SERU Mock
SERU test fees: first attempt and resit
The SERU assessment for private hire drivers costs £40 for the first attempt and £30 for a resit, according to TfL’s fees notice effective 9 March 2026.
Fees in a table
These are the fees from TfL Notice 05/26. Fees can change, so check TfL before you pay.
| Assessment | First attempt | Resit |
|---|---|---|
| SERU | £40 | £30 |
| English speaking and listening test | £40 | £30 |
| Topographical assessment | £40 | £30 |
What changed
Before 9 March 2026 the SERU cost £36 for the first attempt and £16 for a resit. Older websites may still show these amounts. The resit fee went up by more than the first-attempt fee, so a resit now costs £14 more than before. Good preparation before you book is the best way to avoid paying for a resit.
What the fee does not include
These are only the assessment fees. There are other costs for a licence application, and TfL publishes them in the same fees notice. Our licence test costs page adds up the assessments.
How you pay on the day is not stated for private hire on the pages we checked. Your booking confirmation will say.
Ways to spend less
- Prepare before you book, so you do not pay for a resit.
- Use TfL’s free online learning and the handbook first.
- If you are disabled, ask TfL about the Access to Work programme, which TfL says may help with costs.
Try free SERU Mock 1 before you book. Our paid passes are on the pricing page.
Questions
How much does the SERU test cost?
£40 for a first attempt, according to TfL’s fees notice effective 9 March 2026.
How much is a SERU resit?
£30, according to the same notice.
Was SERU £36 before?
Yes. Until 9 March 2026 TfL’s fee was £36 for a first attempt and £16 for a resit.
Do I pay TfL or someone else?
You pay TfL for the assessment. Beware of sites that ask for more money to "book" it for you. Use TfL’s own pages.