Medway
South EastE06000035Population 292,65530 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Medway 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 setMedway requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for50
Market sizeMedium
554 licensed drivers. 119th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 36% since 2013
181 in 2013, 247 today.
To drive for a Medway operator, you need a Medway licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Medway | Gravesham | Tonbridge and Malling | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Written only | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 50 | 25 | 88 | 53 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small | Medium | Medium |
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