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Taxi drivers in area of Cumbria set to face knowledge tests
Allerdale Council’s licensing committee voted to bring in the test to improve the service provided to passengers and reassure them about safety and security when using taxis.
The electronic test will form part of the application process for new taxi licence holders.
Existing drivers will be required to pass it within 12 months of its introduction.
It will cover topics including general knowledge about the area, relevant legislation on areas such as safeguarding and disabilities, and the Highway Code. It will also cover basic numeracy, general licence conditions and taxi legislation.
The council will appoint an external company to run the test on its behalf.
The unanimous vote followed a consultation with licensed drivers, vehicle proprietors and private hire operators, which took place from May 16 to June 4.
Eighty-three responses to the consultation disagreed with the introduction of the test. Fourteen agreed.
People in favour said it would help ensure a more professional service, and ensure drivers had a good knowledge of the area.
But people against said the test could add further to the cost of a licence and said existing drivers should be exempt.
The test will be introduced once a company has been appointed to run it.
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