East Cambridgeshire
East of EnglandE07000009Population 92,90661 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
East Cambridgeshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 5 bordering authorities.
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eastcambs.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licence£160so far £160
- DBS check£52so far £212Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£40so far £252Per attempt.
- English assessmentNot setRequired
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore english assessment, training and your own carAbout£252
Plating your own car: £160, not in the total.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for16
Market sizeVery large
3,100 licensed drivers. 17th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 9183% since 2013
30 in 2013, 2,785 today.
To drive for an East Cambridgeshire operator, you need an East Cambridgeshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | East Cambridgeshire | West Suffolk | South Cambridgeshire | Fenland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 16 | 74 | 152 | 38 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Very large | Very small |
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