North Hertfordshire
East of EnglandE07000099Population 137,20131 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North Hertfordshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 5 of its 8 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 setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for25
Market sizeSmall
314 licensed drivers. 104th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 78% since 2013
69 in 2013, 123 today.
To drive for a North Hertfordshire operator, you need a North Hertfordshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North Hertfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | East Herts | South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 25 | 60 | 53 | 152 |
| Market size | Small | Large | Small | Very large |
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