Dear TFL Under freedom of information, please supply the following. Pertaining to applications to becoime mini cab /private hire car drivers and the topographical test- as required for the application How many took the test at TFL approved centres in a) 2018 and separately in b) 2019 How many of those passed in a) 2018 and b) 2019? How many of those failed in a) 2018 and b) 2019?

---

TfL Ref: FOI-1886-1920

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 24 September 2019.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm we do hold the information you require. You asked:

Pertaining to applications to become mini cab /private hire car drivers and the topographical test - as required for the application

How many took the test at TFL approved centres in a) 2018 and separately in b) 2019

All topographical assessments are conducted by TfL staff in a small number of accredited test centres. TfL approved centres have no responsibility for any part of the delivery of the assessment itself and merely provide the facilities and resources to candidates. TfL assessors are responsible for conducting the assessment, marking assessment papers, communicating scores to candidates and issuing a certificate.

In 2018, a total of 20,811 topographical assessments were conducted. In 2019, a total of 16,707 assessments were conducted (up to 23 August 2019).

How many of those passed in a) 2018 and b) 2019?

In 2018, 11,482 candidates passed a topographical assessment. In 2019, 8,292 candidates passed (up to 23 August 2019).

How many of those failed in a) 2018 and b) 2019?

In 2018, 9,329 candidates failed a topographical assessment. In 2019, 8,415 candidates failed (up to 23 August 2019).

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

Back to top

---