Winchester
South EastE07000094Population 135,63258 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Winchester publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setWinchester requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for51
Market sizeSmall
277 licensed drivers. 87th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 4% since 2013
150 in 2013, 156 today.
To drive for a Winchester operator, you need a Winchester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Winchester | East Hampshire | Test Valley | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Written only | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 51 | 36 | 99 | 69 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Small | Large |
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