Oldham's.
Three important things you need to know before you start:
You need to be 21 or over
Be eligible to work in the UK
Have held a GB driver’s licence for 2 or more years
If you meet the above criteria, you need to have all the relevant documents listed below before you apply:
Current DVLA driver’s licence
Current passport (if you have one)
Proof of right to work
Proof of National Insurance number
Recent passport-sized photograph
If you have lived outside the UK for more than 3 continuous months, since the age of 18, a Certificate of Good Conduct is required.
Guidance on how to obtain all of the above documents is outlined in our information sheet below:
Guidance for New Applicants - Download
In addition to the above, you are also required to obtain the following:
DBS Certificate and Driving Licence check – available on the following link:
TaxiPlus
TaxiPlus FAQs
Group 2 Medical and GP/Doctor Declaration – both forms must be taken together to your GP/Doctor for completion:
D4 Medical form and
GP/Doctor declaration form
Once you have all the required documents, please register your online application below, by creating an account with us:
Online Account
Driver Training and Knowledge Test
All applicants are required to attend a Driver Awareness Training course, which will be followed by a Knowledge Test.
The test comprises of 20 multiple-choice questions, and applicants will be allowed 1 hour to complete the test.
The questions will cover the following topics, all of which will be covered in the training provided:
Licence conditions/policy
Customer care skills
Basic numeracy skills
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Road signs
Highway code
Full details on the application process, useful links, and information regarding any documents can be found in our guidance notes below:
Guidance for New Applicants - Download
Dual Driver Licences are issued for a period of 3 years unless otherwise approved.