Thanet
South EastE07000114Population 142,69164 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Thanet 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 setThanet 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 for64
Market sizeLarge
725 licensed drivers. 96th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 19% since 2013
442 in 2013, 526 today.
To drive for a Thanet operator, you need a Thanet licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Thanet | Canterbury | Dover |
|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 64 | 329 | 34 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Small |
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