Periodic training
The training must have been delivered by a training provider authorised by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for this purpose and at least 3.5 hours must have been Disability Awareness training.
Remote training
Some training has now been authorised for remote delivery by approved training providers, via online video platforms.
This will enable taxi drivers to continue to undertake some training online. Training should be kept up to date wherever possible, but not as an activity that needs extra travel and only in compliance with general government advice.
Details of all taxi driver periodic training courses that have been authorised for remote delivery are updated daily on the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) website.
Required amount of periodic training
Date of taxi driver's licence expiry |
Training required |
1 September 2016 - 31 August 2017 |
7 hours |
1 September 2017 - 31 August 2018 |
14 hours |
1 September 2018 - 31 August 2019 |
21 hours |
1 September 2019 - 31 August 2020 |
28 hours |
On or after 1 September 2020 |
35 hours |
How to find training courses
Only approved courses taken at approved training centres will count towards periodic training. It will be up to you to decide which courses to attend.
Further details on courses and how to apply can be found on the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) website.