How to get a taxi licence
- 01Apply to your local council licensing team.
- 02Pass a criminal record check and a medical.
- 03Pass a driving assessment with an approved assessor.
- 04Complete any safeguarding course your council requires.
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Taxi driver assessments, driving instructor training and fleet driver training, trusted by more than 120 councils, national brands and His Majesty's Coastguard.
Approved by over 120 councils Assessors for His Majesty's Coastguard Test centres nationwide
Trusted by councils, emergency services and national brands
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Green Penny at a glance
Professional driver training, done properly.
- Who we are
- Green Penny Ltd, a United Kingdom driver training and assessment company.
- What we do
- Taxi and Private Hire driver assessments, driving instructor training, fleet driver training and online qualifications.
- Who we work with
- More than 120 councils, His Majesty's Coastguard, national brands such as Ocado, small businesses and individual drivers.
- Where
- Across the United Kingdom, at local test centres, at your premises or online.
Choose your route
Which driver are you?
Pick the option that sounds like you. We will show you how it works, how long it takes and what happens next.
- 1Book online
- 2Take your assessment
- 3Get your result
- 4Apply for your licence
Pass your council driving assessment first time.
Your council wants proof that you drive safely and treat passengers well. We give you that proof, in one calm and fair assessment, close to where you live.
- Length
- About 40 minutes
- Where
- Test centres nationwide
- Result
- Sent to your council
- Approved by
- Over 120 councils
"Ocado has used Green Penny for many years. They cater for our particular requirements, which for our business is extremely important."
Oya Gurpinar, Training Team Manager, Ocado
Why choose Green Penny
Trusted by national brands, councils and emergency services.
Built on a commitment to safety and high standards, Green Penny is the training partner of choice for national brands, small businesses and public sector organisations.
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Step by step guides
Straight answers to the questions drivers ask most.
How to become a driving instructor
- 01Hold a full car licence for at least three years.
- 02Pass the instructor theory and hazard perception test.
- 03Pass the test of your own driving ability.
- 04Pass the test of your teaching ability and register.
How to start fleet driver training
- 01Tell us how many drivers and vehicles you have.
- 02We review incident, fuel and claims history.
- 03Your drivers train in vehicle, in class or online.
- 04You receive reports to evidence your duty of care.
Proud to serve
The driving assessor His Majesty's Coastguard relies on.
When an emergency service needs to know its drivers are safe and capable, it needs an assessor it can trust. That is why the Coastguard chose Green Penny.
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Drivers assessed
What our clients say.
Ocado has used Green Penny for many years. The booking system is smooth and efficient, and any issues are resolved quickly and professionally.
Oya Gurpinar
Training Team Manager, Ocado
We have always found Green Penny reliable and professional. Every month we receive pass and failure rates and the chance to discuss any issues.
Licensing Team
Buckinghamshire Council
I did a lot of research before choosing a fleet driver training course. I chose Green Penny and I would highly recommend them.
Andy P
Fleet driver
Councils we work with
Approved by your local council.
We carry out Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver assessments on behalf of more than 120 councils. Here are some of them.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered.
Cannot see your question? Our advisors are happy to help.
Ask an advisorA taxi driver assessment is a practical driving test that many councils require before they will grant a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire licence. An assessor rides with you for around 40 minutes and checks your driving, your knowledge of the Highway Code and how you look after passengers. Green Penny is an approved assessor for more than 120 councils.
Your council licensing team will tell you which assessor to use when you apply. If Green Penny is named, you can book directly with us online or by phone, and we will send your result straight to the council.
Most people qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor in six to twelve months. You need to pass three tests set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: a theory test, a test of your own driving and a test of your ability to teach. Our training covers all three.
You need to have held a full car driving licence for at least three years, be over 21 and pass a criminal record check. No teaching experience is needed. We teach you everything else.
Fleet driver training looks at how your people actually drive for work. It covers hazard awareness, speed management, fuel efficient driving, vehicle checks and fatigue. Sessions take place in the vehicle, in a classroom or online, and each driver receives a written report.
Many insurers look favourably on businesses that can prove regular driver training, because trained drivers have fewer incidents and make fewer claims. Our reports give you the evidence you need.
Yes. Courses such as safeguarding, disability awareness and customer care for licensed drivers can be completed online at your own pace. You receive a certificate as soon as you finish.
We work with councils and businesses across the United Kingdom, including Watford, Chelmsford, Runnymede, West Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. For fleet training we can come to your depot or premises.
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