Swale
South EastE07000113Population 158,37942 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Swale 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 setSwale 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 for35
Market sizeMedium
341 licensed drivers. 115th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 8% since 2013
49 in 2013, 53 today.
To drive for a Swale operator, you need a Swale licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Swale | Maidstone | Ashford | Canterbury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 35 | 53 | 107 | 329 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Medium | Large |
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