What it covers
- Fares and payments.
- Equality and disability.
- Safeguarding.
- Driver safety and safe driving.
- Stopping and waiting.
- Licensing requirements.
It is based on TfL's Taxi Driver Handbook, which comes with audio files and video guides to each section.
Who needs it
Every new taxi driver since 1 October 2025, and every driver whose licence ends on or after that date, to renew. A pass on the current handbook does not need retaking. There are no other exemptions. TfL expects you to have done its online safeguarding awareness course first.
When and where
Near the end of the Knowledge. You book it while you are attending appearances at Pier Walk. TfL's pages do not give the pass mark, the number of questions or the fee for taxi candidates.
Sources
- TfL, SERU for taxi drivers, whole page
- TfL, Taxi and private hire driver policy, version 6.0, 1 September 2026, section 3.10
From the guide: How to become a London taxi driver