Cardiff
WalesW06000015Population 383,919132 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Cardiff requires no English assessment, unlike 2 of its 4 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setCardiff requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for176
Market sizeVery large
2,379 licensed drivers. 24th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 91% since 2013
833 in 2013, 1,588 today.
To drive for a Cardiff operator, you need a Cardiff licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Cardiff | Vale of Glamorgan | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 176 | 35 | 50 | 24 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Medium | Medium |
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