Wyre Forest
West MidlandsE07000239Population 103,913110 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wyre Forest requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 5 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for13
Market sizeVery small
140 licensed drivers. 29th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 53% since 2013
49 in 2013, 75 today.
To drive for a Wyre Forest operator, you need a Wyre Forest licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wyre Forest | Malvern Hills | Shropshire | Wychavon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Operators | 13 | 17 | 126 | 90 |
| Market size | Very small | Very small | Large | Medium |
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