Folkestone and Hythe
South EastE07000112Population 112,41158 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Folkestone and Hythe publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setFolkestone and Hythe requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for141
Market sizeMedium
380 licensed drivers. 119th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 417% since 2013
24 in 2013, 124 today.
To drive for a Folkestone and Hythe operator, you need a Folkestone and Hythe licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Folkestone and Hythe | Ashford | Dover | Rother |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 141 | 107 | 34 | 13 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Small | Very small |
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