Ashford
South EastE07000105Population 140,93648 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Ashford requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 5 of its 6 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 and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for107
Market sizeMedium
427 licensed drivers. 134th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 110% since 2013
111 in 2013, 233 today.
To drive for an Ashford operator, you need an Ashford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Ashford | Folkestone and Hythe | Tunbridge Wells | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 107 | 141 | 73 | 53 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Small | Medium |
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