Uttlesford
East of EnglandE07000077Population 95,10634 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Uttlesford requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 5 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for89
Market sizeVery large
2,368 licensed drivers. 25th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 95% since 2013
768 in 2013, 1,495 today.
To drive for an Uttlesford operator, you need an Uttlesford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Uttlesford | South Cambridgeshire | Braintree | Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Operators | 89 | 152 | 57 | 27 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Small |
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