GMB call on mayor to put forward a more straightforward and less expensive English test for Private Hire drivers
GMB call on London Mayor to think again and put forward a more straightforward and less expensive English test for private hire drivers.
We completely accept drivers need good verbal communication skills – but do they really need an over complicated, expensive written exam to show this says GMB London.
GMB London call on the London Mayor to reconsider plans for Private Hire drivers to sit a written English test.
There are several Private Hire related questions being asked at Mayor’s Question Time on 22 March 2017 with one question from Gareth Bacon asking ‘Will the Mayor reconsider plans to force Private Hire drivers to sit a written English test and instead make the required test an oral one?’
Steve Garelick, GMB's professional drivers’ secretary, said:
“GMB completely accept drivers need good verbal communication skills – but do they really need an over complicated, expensive written exam to show this? A written English exam is above and beyond what is required.
“GMB ask the mayor to reconsider and come back with a more straightforward and less expensive test and plan that will be acceptable to our members.”
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Contact: Steve Garelick on 07565 456776
Notes to editors:
1) Questions to the Mayor, Mayors Question Time, 22 March 2017
www.london.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s62912/Special%20Priority%20Order%20Paper.pdf
