Wealden
South EastE07000065Population 166,90840 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wealden publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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www.wealden.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS check£104 (checking)so far £104Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot setWealden requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
To get licensedBefore driver licence, the knowledge test, english assessment, training and your own carAbout£104
Dotted amounts are still being checked with the council.
Plating your own car: £353, not in the total.
Other licences
Hackney plate£353
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for71
Market sizeSmall
229 licensed drivers. 63rd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 53% since 2013
360 in 2013, 168 today.
To drive for a Wealden operator, you need a Wealden licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wealden | Rother | Lewes | Tunbridge Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral only | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 71 | 13 | 75 | 73 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Large | Small |
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