Wigan
North WestE08000010Population 344,922174 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wigan requires no English assessment, unlike its 6 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 setWigan requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for102
Market sizeVery large
1,546 licensed drivers. 43rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 30% since 2013
698 in 2013, 907 today.
To drive for a Wigan operator, you need a Wigan licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wigan | Bolton | St. Helens | Salford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | – | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | – | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | First application only | Not required |
| Operators | 102 | 85 | 51 | 78 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Large |
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