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Taxi Academy

Taxi Academy

Summary: this academy supports participants through all aspects of gaining a taxi license: from the initial application for a provisional licence through to obtaining a full taxi licence following on to interviewing for a job or registering as self-employed. LMP and DVA criteria apply. (Contact NW Taxi Proprietors for additional criteria).

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must
  • Be resident in DCSDC
  • Have the right to work in the UK (evidence must be provided)
  • Be unemployed or economically inactive*
  • Be aged 21+
  • Have held 3 consecutive years full car licence
  • Be able to move straight into work or self-employment
* Contact NW Taxi Proprietors for exceptions to this.

Support available
  • Assistance completing all paperwork (and communication with DVA if needed) to apply for taxi provisional licence
  • Help to practice for theory and multiple-choice tests
  • Practical driving skills training
  • Support to become self-employed if required
  • Direct contact with local taxi companies re: availability of work

Contact

North West Taxi Proprietors, Rath Mor Centre, Derry
Email [email protected]
Phone 028 71 362556
 

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