West Suffolk
East of EnglandE07000245Population 188,48562 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Suffolk requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 7 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 for74
Market sizeLarge
623 licensed drivers. 109th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 17% since 2020
406 in 2020, 337 today.
To drive for a West Suffolk operator, you need a West Suffolk licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Suffolk | East Cambridgeshire | Mid Suffolk | Breckland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Required | Required | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 74 | 16 | 19 | 42 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very small | Small |
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