Thurrock
East of EnglandE06000034Population 180,98921 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Thurrock requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 3 bordering 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for54
Market sizeSmall
284 licensed drivers. 88th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 32% since 2013
220 in 2013, 150 today.
To drive for a Thurrock operator, you need a Thurrock licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Thurrock | London (TfL) | Basildon | Brentwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Simple test | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 54 | 1,843 | 33 | 35 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Small | Small |
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