Starting a PCO licence application can feel like a lot to manage. Alongside documents, DBS checks and a medical, most new private hire driver applicants need to pass two TfL assessments: the SERU test and the topographical test. The good news is that both tests become
Bolt has confirmed that drivers using its UK Standard ride-hailing service are moving to worker status. The change, confirmed this week, brings Bolt closer to Uber’s UK employment model and raises practical questions for drivers: could your pay change, how does holiday pay work, and might
If you drive, or plan to drive, a private hire vehicle in London, you may already have a TfL-issued PCO licence. You may also have completed your DBS check, medical, topographical assessment and other PCO licence requirements. However, from 1 October 2026, your PCO licence is
Choosing a PCO car is a major decision. The wrong vehicle can leave you paying too much for finance, fuel, insurance or repairs. It may also limit the trips you can accept or become too old for a platform category sooner than expected. The safest approach
Becoming a minicab driver in London can give you the flexibility to choose your working hours and build a new career. However, you cannot legally carry passengers for hire until you have the correct private-hire driver licence, commonly called a PCO licence. The process involves more
The route-planning section of the topographical test can feel stressful, especially if you are new to London’s road network. Many candidates know how to drive but still lose marks because they misread the map, choose the wrong route, or run out of time. The good news
TfL’s Taxi and Private Hire Driver Policy Version 6.0 took effect on 1 September 2026. The updated policy introduces stricter expectations around driver conduct, unpaid TfL charges, account sharing, reporting offences and test documentation. These changes affect both new PCO licence applicants and existing taxi and
Robotaxis are coming to London. However, they are not replacing private hire drivers in 2026. In early August, Transport for London granted private hire vehicle licences to 15 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles that Uber planned to use in London. The news attracted attention because these
The new London vehicle rules for Uber Comfort and Uber Exec are now live. Since 1 August 2026, drivers adding a vehicle to Uber must meet stricter age and registration requirements for these higher-value categories. This matters because Comfort and Exec trips can help you access
Starting a private hire driving career in London can be exciting. It can also feel complicated. You may need to complete a PCO licence application, prepare for a topographical test, arrange a medical appointment, complete a DBS check and meet other licensing requirements. Trying to manage
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