How To Get a Taxi License in London
Without a license no one is allowed to drive a London Transport, hackney carriage or a private hire vehicle. A proper procedure which is almost similar to the one which is used for the application of driving license is followed in order to give permission for driving a taxi. The assessment or the test taken for the taxi driving license is more demanding then the ordinary diving test. Likewise in other various cities London also facilitate its citizens with the service of public transport, but for that the authorities have to take strict test because the drivers have to take the responsibilities of the passenger’s lives along with their own.
Instructions
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The first thing is to visit a vehicle licensing agency in London and apply for the taxi driving license. There are various agencies which along with training schools provide the facility of license as well. The contact information of the prominent ones are mentioned below:
a) Department for Transport
b) Kensington Cars
c) Recruitment Driven
d) Richards Driving School
e) Red corn Ltd
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The authorities will first take your driving test. The assessment will be a tough one because the permission for driving a public transport is granted when the authorities are well assures that the driver is capable enough to depart the passengers at their destination without any sort of hassle.
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After the driving test the agency will be taking your written test to get to know whether the applicant has enough knowledge about the rules and regulations of traffic and driving a vehicle.
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After the above two test the authorities will examine you medically. Along with your physical fitness, your mental fitness will also be judged. This will help in knowing whether the driver has any medical issues which might create any problem during driving and what sort of attitude or behaviors the driver will have with the passengers.
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In the end the outcomes from each result will be analyzed and the agency will judge whether the driver deserves to be registered or he is not. Within few days they will inform you about their decision and you will be able to receive your license by post or personally by visiting the agency.
