Woking
South EastE07000217Population 105,67923 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Woking licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setWoking requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for124
Market sizeLarge
620 licensed drivers. 110th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 13% since 2013
545 in 2013, 475 today.
To drive for a Woking operator, you need a Woking licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Woking | Guildford | Surrey Heath | Runnymede |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 124 | 68 | 45 | 25 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Small | Very small |
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