Tonbridge and Malling
South EastE07000115Population 136,85326 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Tonbridge and Malling licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setTonbridge and Malling requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for88
Market sizeMedium
548 licensed drivers. 122nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 35% since 2013
245 in 2013, 330 today.
To drive for a Tonbridge and Malling operator, you need a Tonbridge and Malling licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Tonbridge and Malling | Sevenoaks | Maidstone | Tunbridge Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 88 | 51 | 53 | 73 |
| Market size | Medium | Small | Medium | Small |
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