Reintroduction of the taxi driving test and periodic training for taxi driving licence holders.

A consultation excercise undertaken in May 2005 by the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland revealed that the Taxi Industry was in favour of the re-intrduction of a taxi driving test. This was followed up with a further consultation exercise by DVTA to seek views on the proposals for this test and periodic training requirements.

Reintroduction of the taxi driving test and periodic training for taxi driving licence holders - Consultation document (PDF 221KB)

Public meetings were held in early April 2007 to discuss the format of the test and periodic training proposals. The comments noted at these meetings can be accessed using the links below:

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• Summary of Londonderry Meeting (PDF 56KB)


• Summary of Belfast Meeting (PDF 68KB)


• Summary of Newry Meeting (PDF 64KB)