Wolverhampton
West MidlandsE08000031Population 281,251113 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
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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.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for515
Market sizeVery large
52,378 licensed drivers. 2nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 5805% since 2013
643 in 2013, 37,967 today.
To drive for a Wolverhampton operator, you need a Wolverhampton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wolverhampton | South Staffordshire | Walsall | Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 515 | 27 | 104 | 59 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Very large | Very large |
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