Maidstone
South EastE07000110Population 187,76736 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Maidstone requires no English assessment, unlike 4 of its 5 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
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for53
Market sizeMedium
490 licensed drivers. 138th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 26% since 2013
223 in 2013, 280 today.
To drive for a Maidstone operator, you need a Maidstone licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Maidstone | Tunbridge Wells | Swale | Tonbridge and Malling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Not required | Oral and written | Written only |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 53 | 73 | 35 | 88 |
| Market size | Medium | Small | Medium | Medium |
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