Merthyr Tydfil
WalesW06000024Population 58,972140 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Merthyr Tydfil publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setMerthyr Tydfil requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for26
Market sizeSmall
236 licensed drivers. 67th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 44% since 2013
45 in 2013, 65 today.
To drive for a Merthyr Tydfil operator, you need a Merthyr Tydfil licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Merthyr Tydfil | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Caerphilly | Powys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Written only | Not required | Oral and written | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 26 | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| Market size | Small | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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