Dartford
South EastE07000107Population 125,01117 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Dartford publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setDartford 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 for36
Market sizeVery small
148 licensed drivers. 31st smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 34% since 2013
128 in 2013, 84 today.
To drive for a Dartford operator, you need a Dartford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Dartford | Sevenoaks | Gravesham | London (TfL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Simple test |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 36 | 51 | 25 | 1,843 |
| Market size | Very small | Small | Very small | Very large |
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