West Oxfordshire
South EastE07000181Population 120,94163 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Oxfordshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 4 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for64
Market sizeSmall
238 licensed drivers. 71st smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 43% since 2013
87 in 2013, 124 today.
To drive for a West Oxfordshire operator, you need a West Oxfordshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Oxfordshire | Cotswold | Cherwell | Vale of White Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Required | Oral only | Written only |
| Operators | 64 | 53 | 101 | 32 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Medium | Medium |
Also next door Stratford-on-Avon
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