London (TfL)
LondonE12000007Population 9,089,7361 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
London (TfL) 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 setA simple topographical test.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for1,843
Market sizeVery large
120,877 licensed drivers. Largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 87% since 2013
49,854 in 2013, 93,316 today.
To drive for a London (TfL) operator, you need a London (TfL) licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | London (TfL) | Epping Forest | Tandridge | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Simple test | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 1,843 | 16 | 26 | 51 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Very small | Small |
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