Peterborough
East of EnglandE06000031Population 223,65576 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Peterborough 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 setPeterborough requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for97
Market sizeVery large
1,951 licensed drivers. 30th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 125% since 2013
528 in 2013, 1,190 today.
To drive for a Peterborough operator, you need a Peterborough licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Peterborough | Huntingdonshire | South Kesteven | Fenland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 97 | 103 | 37 | 38 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Medium | Very small |
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