PCO licence
How to become an Uber driver in London: the TfL tests
To become an Uber driver in London you first need a private hire (PCO) driver licence from TfL. This site is independent and is not linked to Uber. Below are the three TfL assessments a new applicant takes, with fees and attempts.
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Private hire drivers in London are licensed by Transport for London (TfL). The driver licence comes from TfL. For how to get an Uber licence in London, the starting point is TfL’s licence application. TfL lists the full requirements, including the application form, checks and documents. Read them on TfL’s SERU page and the English language requirement page and follow the links from there.
The three assessments
Anyone who applied for a new private hire driver licence on or after 1 April 2023 must pass these before being licensed.
| Assessment | What it is | Fee: first / resit | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERU | Safety, equality and rules; computer based | £40 / £30 | SERU Mock 1 |
| English speaking and listening | B1 level conversation | £40 / £30 | English practice |
| Topographical | Map reading and route planning | £40 / £30 | Map practice |
New applicants are normally allowed three attempts at each test. After a third fail the application will normally be refused. You can make a new application. Fees can change, so check current fees and TfL.
The topographical test
The Uber London topographical test is TfL’s test and it is the same for every private hire applicant. TfL says it is scored out of 100, with a pass mark of 60% or above. See our topographical guide.
Everything else
For anything not listed here, such as checks, medical forms, documents and vehicle rules, TfL lists the full requirements. We do not give licensing advice. See also which tests you take.
Questions
How to become an Uber driver in London?
You need a private hire driver licence from TfL. Companies do not issue it. TfL lists the full requirements.
How to get an Uber licence in London?
Apply to TfL for a private hire driver licence. New applicants take SERU, the English speaking and listening test and the topographical test.
What are the PCO licence requirements?
The three assessments are listed above. For checks, documents and forms, TfL lists the full requirements on its website.
Is there an Uber London topographical test?
The topographical test is TfL’s test for private hire applicants. It is not an Uber test.
Is this site linked to Uber?
No. We are independent and not linked to Uber, TfL, PeopleCert or LanguageCert.
How many times can I take the tests?
New applicants are normally allowed three attempts at each test, says TfL’s driver policy.