Ipswich
East of EnglandE07000202Population 140,27467 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
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- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for54
Market sizeLarge
956 licensed drivers. 79th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 139% since 2013
323 in 2013, 771 today.
To drive for an Ipswich operator, you need an Ipswich licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Ipswich | East Suffolk | Babergh | Mid Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required | Required |
| Operators | 54 | 79 | 40 | 19 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Small | Very small |
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