Dover
South EastE07000108Population 119,76864 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Dover publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setDover 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 for34
Market sizeSmall
246 licensed drivers. 75th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 8% since 2013
117 in 2013, 126 today.
To drive for a Dover operator, you need a Dover licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Dover | Canterbury | Folkestone and Hythe | Thanet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 34 | 329 | 141 | 64 |
| Market size | Small | Large | Medium | Large |
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