Sevenoaks
South EastE07000111Population 122,74821 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Sevenoaks requires no English assessment, unlike 6 of its 7 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
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for51
Market sizeSmall
318 licensed drivers. 107th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 64% since 2013
88 in 2013, 144 today.
To drive for a Sevenoaks operator, you need a Sevenoaks licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Sevenoaks | Tonbridge and Malling | London (TfL) | Tandridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Simple test | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 51 | 88 | 1,843 | 26 |
| Market size | Small | Medium | Very large | Very small |
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