Carmarthenshire
WalesW06000010Population 190,800175 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Carmarthenshire 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 setCarmarthenshire 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 for29
Market sizeMedium
508 licensed drivers. 131st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 94% since 2013
85 in 2013, 165 today.
To drive for a Carmarthenshire operator, you need a Carmarthenshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Carmarthenshire | Ceredigion | Pembrokeshire | Powys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 29 | 17 | 18 | 70 |
| Market size | Medium | Small | Small | Medium |
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