
You must apply to your local council for a licence allowing you to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle outside of London.
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Taxi or private hire driver licence outside of London

Introduced in 1865, this world-famous test requires you to learn 320 routes within the six-mile radius of Charing Cross, as well as all the roads and landmarks of the start and end points for every route.You can pass either the All London (green badge) test, allowing you to operate anywhere in the Greater London Authority, or the Suburban (yellow badge) – allowing you to operate in one of the nine sectors in the suburbs of the Greater London Authority area.

If you want to drive a London black cab, you must also have learnt and passed the Knowledge. Undergo a medical examination to meet the DVLA Group 2 medical standards.Undertake and enhanced DBS check (details below).Have the right to live and work in the UK.Hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland or driving licence for a state in the European Economic Area.Be aged 18 or over (though you cannot be licensed until you are 21).In order to be eligible to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle in London you must: Knowledge of London written test (all London only): £200.Knowledge of London test (one off payment): £400.Grant of license fee: £180 (£186 for private hire).License application fee: £120 (£124 for private hire).

Costs of a taxi or private hire driver licence in London:
