Rother
South EastE07000064Population 96,13348 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Rother publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setRother 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 for13
Market sizeVery small
139 licensed drivers. 28th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 29% since 2013
38 in 2013, 49 today.
To drive for a Rother operator, you need a Rother licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Rother | Wealden | Tunbridge Wells | Hastings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Not required | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 13 | 71 | 73 | 32 |
| Market size | Very small | Small | Small | Medium |
Also next door Folkestone and HytheAshford
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