Guidance for EU/EEA Nationals
21 Sep 2026 • 2 min read
Applying for a TfL private hire licence as an EU or EEA national? What TfL asks for on right to work, settled status and evidence, explained simply.
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Guides to every part of the TfL PCO licence: DBS checks, the medical, topographical and SERU assessments, written by London PCO training specialists.
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Topographical Changes 2026
18 May 2026 • 3 min read
TfL modernised the topographical assessment for 2026. What changed, what the new digital format involves, and how to prepare for it.
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SERU
20 Dec 2024 • 2 min read
What the TfL SERU assessment covers, who has to take it and how to prepare, from studying the driver handbook to practising with mock test questions.
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Topographical Assessment
20 Dec 2024 • 2 min read
Master the PCO topographical test with PCO Direct! Learn map reading, route planning, and London navigation with expert training. Flexible schedules, proven success rates, and comprehensive practice materials to help you pass and start your private hire career.
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TfL Medical
20 Dec 2024 • 3 min read
The TfL medical assessment for private hire drivers: the TPH 204 form, DVLA Group 2 standards, booking with your GP or a private clinic, and what gets checked.
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DBS Update Service
20 Dec 2024 • 2 min read
TfL will not issue a private hire licence without DBS Update Service registration. What the subscription is, what it costs and how to register before applying.
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DBS Document Requirements
20 Dec 2024 • 2 min read
The ID documents TfL accepts for your DBS check: Group 1, Group 2a and 2b explained, plus what to do if you cannot show a Group 1 document.
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TfL DBS Check: How to Apply
20 Dec 2024 • 6 min read
How to complete the TfL DBS check for your private hire application: portal steps, Post Office ID verification, £56.42 fee and the Update Service rule.
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PCO Licence: Requirements, Costs and How to Apply
20 Dec 2024 • 6 min read
How to get a PCO licence: eligibility, the TfL application steps, what it costs and how renewal works, with fees verified against TfL's published prices.
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