Braintree
East of EnglandE07000067Population 164,30443 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Braintree 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 setBraintree 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 for57
Market sizeLarge
1,035 licensed drivers. 74th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 154% since 2013
251 in 2013, 637 today.
To drive for a Braintree operator, you need a Braintree licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Braintree | Uttlesford | Colchester | West Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 57 | 89 | 82 | 74 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Large | Large |
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