Rhondda Cynon Taf
WalesW06000016Population 242,844142 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Rhondda Cynon Taf requires no English assessment, unlike 5 of its 7 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setRhondda Cynon Taf requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for50
Market sizeMedium
535 licensed drivers. 125th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 26% since 2013
167 in 2013, 124 today.
To drive for a Rhondda Cynon Taf operator, you need a Rhondda Cynon Taf licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Merthyr Tydfil | Bridgend | Powys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Written only | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 50 | 26 | 41 | 70 |
| Market size | Medium | Small | Medium | Medium |
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