Bedford
East of EnglandE06000055Population 194,97649 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bedford licenses more drivers than most 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 setBedford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for45
Market sizeLarge
754 licensed drivers. 91st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 18% since 2013
604 in 2013, 498 today.
To drive for a Bedford operator, you need a Bedford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bedford | Central Bedfordshire | Huntingdonshire | North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 45 | 60 | 103 | 121 |
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