Canterbury
South EastE07000106Population 162,10055 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Canterbury 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 setCanterbury requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for329
Market sizeLarge
1,100 licensed drivers. 68th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 368% since 2013
169 in 2013, 791 today.
To drive for a Canterbury operator, you need a Canterbury licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Canterbury | Dover | Folkestone and Hythe | Swale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 329 | 34 | 141 | 35 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Medium | Medium |
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