Wiltshire
South WestE06000054Population 523,70080 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wiltshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 6 of its 10 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for129
Market sizeLarge
761 licensed drivers. 90th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 42% since 2013
259 in 2013, 368 today.
To drive for a Wiltshire operator, you need a Wiltshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wiltshire | Test Valley | Cotswold | Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Required | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 129 | 99 | 53 | 57 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Very small | Large |
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