Tunbridge Wells
South EastE07000116Population 119,69436 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Tunbridge Wells requires no English assessment, unlike 4 of its 6 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 setTunbridge Wells requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for73
Market sizeSmall
294 licensed drivers. 96th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 14% since 2013
139 in 2013, 159 today.
To drive for a Tunbridge Wells operator, you need a Tunbridge Wells licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Tunbridge Wells | Maidstone | Wealden | Ashford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Not required | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Operators | 73 | 53 | 71 | 107 |
| Market size | Small | Medium | Small | Medium |
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