This course is run in conjunction with Lancaster City Council and is specifically aimed at taxi drivers wanting to learn more about driver safety and to improve their customer service skills. All enquiries should first contact LCC on 01524 582033.
A pre-course knowledge test consisting of 45 questions which takes place at Lancaster & Morecambe College must be passed prior to being enrolled on the 2-day Introduction to the Role of the Taxi and Private Hire Driver course. Once the knowledge test has been completed and successfully passed you will be able to book onto the 2-day course that is delivered at Lancaster & Morecambe college.
Email employerhub@lmc.ac.uk to enquire and book the pre course knowledge test.
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