Chelmsford
East of EnglandE07000070Population 188,80330 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Chelmsford licenses 27 operators.
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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 setChelmsford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for27
Market sizeSmall
310 licensed drivers. 102nd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 15% since 2013
116 in 2013, 99 today.
To drive for a Chelmsford operator, you need a Chelmsford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Chelmsford | Uttlesford | Braintree | Maldon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Operators | 27 | 89 | 57 | 11 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Large | Very small |
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