Uber urges TfL to drop plans to make drivers do written English test

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.