Elmbridge
South EastE07000207Population 141,92615 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Elmbridge requires no topographical knowledge, unlike its 6 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 setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for39
Market sizeSmall
236 licensed drivers. 69th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 72% since 2013
416 in 2013, 118 today.
To drive for an Elmbridge operator, you need an Elmbridge licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Elmbridge | London (TfL) | Guildford | Spelthorne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Simple test | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 39 | 1,843 | 68 | 14 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Large | Very small |
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