Taxi & Private Hire Drivers

Professional Training & Assessments for Taxi & Private Hire Drivers Nationwide services to help you meet licensing requirements, improve skills, and operate confidently.

Overview

BLT Driver Training provides nationally recognised assessments and training for taxi and private hire drivers across the UK.

Whether you are applying for your first licence, renewing an existing one, or meeting specific council requirements, we offer a full range of approved assessments and courses to support you.

Our services cover everything from practical taxi and wheelchair assessments through to safeguarding, disability awareness, and driver proficiency training.

We work with licensing authorities, operators, and individual drivers to ensure compliance, professionalism, and the highest standards of passenger care.

This page is for

New or renewing taxi / private hire drivers

Licensed drivers needing training or assessment

Drivers required to take safeguarding, disability or proficiency courses

People with accessible vehicles needing wheelchair assessments

Licensing authorities searching for trusted training partners

Employers or operators booking training on behalf of their drivers

Assessments

Taxi Driver Assessment

A practical on-road assessment to demonstrate safe driving, professionalism and passenger care.

Wheelchair Assessments

A practical assessment showing your ability to safely transport and assist passengers who use wheelchairs.

Combined Assessment

A practical on-road and passenger-assistance assessment designed for drivers of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles.

Training Courses

Taxi Safeguarding (Virtual)

A live virtual Safeguarding classroom course for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers, delivered by professional trainers via Zoom.

Taxi Driver Proficiency

A 3-hour interactive virtual classroom course for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers, helping you deliver safer, more professional passenger services.

Disability Awareness

A professional online course helping Taxi and Private Hire Drivers understand how to safely and respectfully assist passengers with disabilities.

Taxi Safeguarding (eLearning)

A flexible safeguarding course for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers.

Why Choose BLT Driver Training?

Nationwide coverage — wherever you are in the UK

Recognised by licensing authorities across the UK

Trainers are DVSA ADI & Fleet Accredited

Tailored delivery: in-person, virtual or online

Transparent, consistent processes and reporting

Every booking supports the Blue Lamp Trust’s charity work.

tailored courses to help you

How Booking Works

1

Select your service or training

2

Pay securely online

3

Receive confirmation and next steps (for assessments, our assessor will contact you to schedule)

4

Complete your training or assessment and receive certificate or feedback

“We do not accept bookings by phone for individuals — all taxi services must be booked via our website.