Forest of Dean
South WestE07000080Population 89,753104 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Forest of Dean requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 4 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 for22
Market sizeVery small
57 licensed drivers. 2nd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 93% since 2013
27 in 2013, 52 today.
To drive for a Forest of Dean operator, you need a Forest of Dean licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Forest of Dean | Herefordshire, County of | Tewkesbury | Monmouthshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 22 | 50 | 100 | 28 |
| Market size | Very small | Medium | Large | Very small |
Also next door Malvern Hills
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