All prospective private-hire taxi drivers in London could face written English test
by Rob Davies from Technology | The Guardian on (#1VR5D)
Transport for London admits exempting English speakers from the test would disproportionately affect BAME applicants
Anyone hoping to drive a private-hire taxi in London could be forced to take a written English test after Transport for London admitted that exemptions for English speakers would hit black and minority ethnic people hardest.
TfL is introducing new rules from 1 October requiring taxi drivers to pass English exams costing 200 to obtain or renew a private hire licence.
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