Colchester
East of EnglandE07000071Population 200,22249 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Colchester 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 setColchester 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 for82
Market sizeLarge
650 licensed drivers. 104th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 16% since 2013
590 in 2013, 494 today.
To drive for a Colchester operator, you need a Colchester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Colchester | Braintree | Babergh | Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written |
| Operators | 82 | 57 | 40 | 12 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Small | Small |
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