Apply for or renew a Taxi Driver Licence

Qualifications

All applicants will need to pass a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Introduction to Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver.  

More information  is given in the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing Policy.

To meet our requirements, a qualification must be awarded by a reputable training provider. We have assessed the training provider listed below and will accept qualifications issued by them.

The Sheffield College
Tel: 0114 2602448

Visit the Sheffield College website

You may choose to get a qualification from an alternative provider if you wish. Applicants should make enquiries with several suppliers before enrolling on a course. Please check with the Council beforehand to ensure we accept qualifications issued by your chosen provider.

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