Three Rivers
East of EnglandE07000102Population 95,80718 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Three Rivers requires no English assessment, unlike 5 of its 6 bordering authorities.
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cdn.threerivers.gov.uk · read 8 Oct 2026- Driver licence£518so far £5183-year licence.
- DBS check£53so far £571Through 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
To get licensedBefore the knowledge test, training and your own carAbout£571
Plating your own car: £235, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£235
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for32
Market sizeVery small
191 licensed drivers. 54th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 63% since 2013
508 in 2013, 186 today.
To drive for a Three Rivers operator, you need a Three Rivers licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Three Rivers | Watford | Buckinghamshire | London (TfL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Simple test | Simple test |
| English assessment | Not required | Not required | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 32 | 32 | 223 | 1,843 |
| Market size | Very small | Large | Very large | Very large |
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