Maldon
East of EnglandE07000074Population 69,13141 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Maldon requires no topographical knowledge, unlike its 3 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
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for11
Market sizeVery small
95 licensed drivers. 7th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 46% since 2013
13 in 2013, 19 today.
To drive for a Maldon operator, you need a Maldon licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Maldon | Braintree | Colchester | Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Operators | 11 | 57 | 82 | 27 |
| Market size | Very small | Large | Large | Small |
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