Question 1

Is taxi driver training mandatory?

Accepted Answer

New taxi drivers must complete 21 hours of basic training from 1 November 2026. Permit renewal requires seven hours of refresher training from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2034.

Question 2

How long is taxi driver training?

Accepted Answer

Basic training lasts 21 hours and the refresher training related to permit renewal lasts seven hours.

Question 3

When does the training requirement take effect?

Accepted Answer

Basic training becomes a prerequisite for taking the taxi driver exam on 1 November 2026.