Luton
East of EnglandE06000032Population 239,09030 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Luton requires no English assessment, unlike its 2 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setLuton requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for40
Market sizeVery large
1,560 licensed drivers. 41st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 27% since 2013
822 in 2013, 1,046 today.
To drive for a Luton operator, you need a Luton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Luton | Central Bedfordshire | North Hertfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Oral only |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 40 | 60 | 25 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Small |
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