Get your taxi badge or private hire licence, handled start to finish.
UK Taxi College handles taxi badge training, exams, Enhanced DBS checks, medicals and council paperwork. Pick the council that suits your location and goals.
- Training & exams
- Enhanced DBS
- Medicals
- Council paperwork
WE HANDLE
12 councils. One team handling the paperwork.
Leave it all to us.
We manage the complete journey, including training, exams, DBS checks, medicals and council submissions, so you can focus on getting on the road.
Enhanced DBS checks for taxi drivers
Your badge approval starts with a valid Enhanced DBS check. We make it simple by handling your application from start to finish.
Taxi driver medicals
Need a medical fitness certificate for your council application? We arrange your assessment and make sure the paperwork is completed accurately.
Council application handling
We take care of the forms, documentation, submission and council follow-ups, from the first form to the final submission.
Taxi badge and private hire licence support across the UK
UK Taxi College helps new drivers apply for a taxi or private hire driver licence with councils including Knowsley, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, Liverpool, Oldham and TfL in London.
We arrange the training and exams, your Enhanced DBS check and Group 2 medical, then prepare and submit your council application, so you always know what comes next.
- Training & exams
- Enhanced DBS
- Group 2 medical
- Council application
Taxi driver licence or private hire licence?
Councils issue two main types of driver licence. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right route before you book training.
Taxi (hackney carriage) driver licence
A licensed taxi can be hailed in the street, picked up from a taxi rank or pre-booked. Many councils ask taxi drivers to pass a knowledge test and a driving assessment before the badge is issued.
Private hire driver licence
Private hire vehicles must be pre-booked through a licensed operator and cannot be hailed in the street. Training and test requirements differ from one council to the next.
Both licences are issued by the licensing council (or TfL in London), not by UK Taxi College. Read our taxi licence guide or take the free taxi route check to see which one suits you.
How to get your taxi badge: know exactly what happens next.
Choose your council
Pick the badge route that fits your location and goals.
Speak to an adviser
Ask questions and talk through any concerns before you commit.
Train and prepare
Complete the training and exam preparation for your chosen route.
We handle the paperwork
DBS, medical and council submission, with the council making the final decision.
Choose your taxi badge.
Select the council that fits your needs. Each route comes with training, exam preparation and application support.
Expert training, exam preparation and application guidance.
Professional training and paperwork assistance for your badge.
Focused training, exam support and application guidance.
Build confidence with expert training and assessment preparation.
Expert exam preparation and application support.
Exam preparation, training and documentation support.
Step-by-step support, from driver training to exams and paperwork.
Professional training and paperwork support for your application.
Exam guidance and documentation assistance made easier.
Practical driver training, test preparation and support.
Driver training and application assistance for your badge.
Assessment preparation and paperwork help.
Not sure which council is right for you?
Take our free taxi licence route check, or work out what your badge will cost with the calculator.
Taxi badge questions, answered.
Requirements differ by council, so always confirm the latest rules with the licensing authority. We are happy to talk it through.
What do I need to apply for a Knowsley taxi badge?
You need a full UK driving licence held for at least one year, an enhanced DBS check, proof of your right to work in the UK, a Group 2 medical, and a Level 2 qualification in Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire.
How can I get a Wolverhampton taxi badge?
You need a full UK driving licence held for at least one year, an enhanced DBS check, a Group 2 medical and proof of your right to work in the UK. You also need to pass the Wolverhampton taxi training and test.
What tests do I need to pass for a TfL private hire badge?
You need to meet the age and driving licence rules, pass the required tests, and complete a DBS check and a medical. You must also have the right to work in the UK and register for the DBS Update Service.
What is included in the Sheffield taxi knowledge test?
The Knowledge Test has 40 questions and you need 80% in each section. You will also need a taxi qualification, a driving standards test, a DBS check and a medical assessment.
How many questions are in the Oldham taxi knowledge test?
The Oldham test has 20 multiple-choice questions and you have one hour to complete it. You must attend the Driver Awareness Training course before sitting the test.
What tests do I need to pass for a Liverpool taxi badge?
First complete the Liverpool Standard Part 1 qualification and pass the Street Knowledge Test. After that you complete the DBS and DVLA checks, a medical and a right-to-work check, and provide the required documents.
What is the difference between a taxi badge and a private hire licence?
A taxi (hackney carriage) can be hailed in the street, picked up from a rank or pre-booked. A private hire vehicle must be pre-booked through a licensed operator. Both need a driver licence from the local council, and requirements vary by council.
Do I need an Enhanced DBS check and a medical to become a taxi driver?
Most councils require an Enhanced DBS check and a medical fitness assessment before they issue a licence. The exact medical standard and who can carry it out varies by council, so check with yours or ask our team.
Does UK Taxi College issue the taxi badge?
No. Your licence is issued by the council, or by TfL in London, and the council makes the final decision. We provide training, exam preparation, DBS and medical arrangements, and we prepare and submit your application.
Which council should I apply to for my taxi badge?
A licence generally lets you work in the area of the council that issues it, so most drivers apply to the council covering where they plan to work. Not sure? Use our free taxi route check.
Ready to start earning with a taxi badge?
Tell us which council you are aiming for and we will take it from there.