Tewkesbury
South WestE07000083Population 101,94989 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Tewkesbury requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 7 bordering authorities.
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tewkesbury.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licence£310so far £3103-year licence.
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£58so far £368Per attempt.
- English assessmentNot setRequired
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore dbs check, english assessment, training and your own carAbout£368
Plating your own car: £268, not in the total.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for100
Market sizeLarge
836 licensed drivers. 85th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 316% since 2013
148 in 2013, 616 today.
To drive for a Tewkesbury operator, you need a Tewkesbury licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Tewkesbury | Cotswold | Wychavon | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Required | Required | Oral only | Required |
| Operators | 100 | 53 | 90 | 34 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Medium | Small |
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