South Cambridgeshire
East of EnglandE07000012Population 172,54447 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
South Cambridgeshire 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 setSouth Cambridgeshire 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 for152
Market sizeVery large
2,606 licensed drivers. 21st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 222% since 2013
700 in 2013, 2,251 today.
To drive for a South Cambridgeshire operator, you need a South Cambridgeshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | South Cambridgeshire | Huntingdonshire | East Cambridgeshire | Uttlesford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 152 | 103 | 16 | 89 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Very large | Very large |
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