East Suffolk
East of EnglandE07000244Population 249,66485 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
East Suffolk requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 3 bordering 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for79
Market sizeLarge
673 licensed drivers. 100th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 28% since 2020
404 in 2020, 517 today.
To drive for an East Suffolk operator, you need an East Suffolk licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | East Suffolk | Mid Suffolk | Ipswich | Great Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 79 | 19 | 54 | 23 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Large | Medium |
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