Epping Forest
East of EnglandE07000072Population 137,45118 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Epping Forest requires no English assessment, unlike its 7 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set3-year licence.
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setEpping Forest requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for16
Market sizeSmall
303 licensed drivers. 101st smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 63% since 2013
24 in 2013, 39 today.
To drive for an Epping Forest operator, you need an Epping Forest licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Epping Forest | London (TfL) | Brentwood | Uttlesford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Simple test | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 16 | 1,843 | 35 | 89 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Small | Very large |
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