Gloucester
South WestE07000081Population 138,59894 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Gloucester licenses more drivers than most 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 setGloucester requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for59
Market sizeLarge
606 licensed drivers. 113th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 84% since 2013
278 in 2013, 511 today.
To drive for a Gloucester operator, you need a Gloucester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Gloucester | Stroud | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Required |
| Operators | 59 | 41 | 100 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Large |
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