Bristol Axes the Knowledge After only Eight Taxi Drivers Pass

Bristol axes the Knowledge after only eight taxi drivers pass

Council officials say ‘outdated’ test, which requires drivers to learn road names and locations, has become ‘barrier’

Bristol City Council proposes DROPPING private hire vehicle driver knowledge test requirement

Bristol City Council is considering a significant revision of its private hire driver knowledge test, with a proposal to remove large parts of the current format in line with new government guidance and technological developments.Under the proposed amendments, topographical knowledge sections covering locations of clubs, pubs, restaurants, hotels, districts, and places of interest would be dropped from the assessment. The changes reflect concern…