Torfaen
WalesW06000020Population 94,119126 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Torfaen publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setTorfaen 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 for17
Market sizeVery small
181 licensed drivers. 51st smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 35% since 2013
171 in 2013, 111 today.
To drive for a Torfaen operator, you need a Torfaen licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Torfaen | Monmouthshire | Blaenau Gwent | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 17 | 28 | 3 | 63 |
| Market size | Very small | Very small | Very small | Very large |
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