Uber urges TfL to drop plans to make drivers do written English test
by Rob Davies from Technology | The Guardian on (#1PZRN)
Requirement for drivers from non-English-speaking countries to pass 200 exam may put thousands out of business, says firm
Uber has urged Transport for London to drop new requirements for drivers to pass a written English exam, saying thousands could be put out of business.
From 1 October, anyone from a non-English-speaking country who applies to TfL for a private car hire licence or to renew an existing licence will have to prove that they have passed an exam in English.
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