TFL Taxi Driver Medicals
TFL Taxi driver medicals can be completed by our General Practitioner. However, the DVLA does not determine who may do these inspections; instead, it is up to the local authorities. There are certain municipalities that restrict taxi medicals to just the driver’s personal doctor, but the vast majority of cities and towns allow any general practitioner to provide them.
To minimise any unnecessary delays, please get the necessary medical form and verify with your Local Authority that any GP can perform your medical.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Because each Local Authority decides which questions and tests are included in the medical exam, our examination will be different depending on which Local Authority we are testing with. However, each individual’s eyes will be examined, and their blood pressure will be measured. Each medical examination is required to adhere to the same standards that a driver must fulfil in order to meet Group 2 Medical Standards.
If you go to the website of your local authority and search for ‘Taxi Licensing,’ you will be able to locate your medical form online and have an idea of what is required of you.
MEDICAL RECORDS REQUIRED: TFL medical requirements
When performing the medical exam, certain local authorities need a doctor to have access to the patient’s medical records. Your primary care physician’s office may need to be contacted in order to make this request. But the DVLA does not decide who is allowed to conduct these inspections; rather, it is up to the local authorities to make that decision.
However, the great majority of cities and towns allow any general practitioner to offer taxi medicals. There are some municipalities that limit taxi medicals to only being provided by the driver’s personal doctor, but the vast majority of cities and towns do not.
To minimise any unnecessary delays, please get the necessary medical form and verify with your Local Authority that any GP can perform your medical.
FAQs
The contact number for TfL PCO (Private Hire) drivers in London, England is +44 343 222 4444.
The pay for TfL drivers varies, as it depends on factors such as the type of vehicle they drive, the hours they work, and their employer. Some TfL drivers work as employees of private companies and receive a salary, while others work as independent contractors and are paid based on the fares they collect. There is no set wage for TfL drivers, but they generally earn a competitive wage in line with industry standards.
The frequency of taxi medical exams required for TfL drivers in London, England, depends on the driver’s age and health condition.
For most drivers, a taxi medical exam is required every five years up to the age of 45, and then annually thereafter. However, if the driver has a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive, they may be required to have more frequent medical exams.
It is important for TfL drivers to maintain good health and keep up with their medical requirements, as this is a key part of ensuring public safety and maintaining the high standards of the taxi industry.
Yes, Just Health is a provider of taxi medical exams for TfL drivers in London, England. Just Health is one of the approved medical examiners authorized by TfL to carry out taxi medicals for drivers. To schedule an appointment with Just Health for a taxi medical exam, you can visit their website or contact them directly to find a location near you and arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
The requirements for a TfL taxi medical exam depend on TfL’s regulations and standards, which are designed to ensure the fitness and health of taxi and private hire drivers in London. Some of the general requirements for a TfL taxi medical exam include:
- A valid photo ID and proof of address
- Information about your medical history and current medications
- A physical examination that assesses your eyesight, hearing, mobility, and general health
- A questionnaire about your medical history, lifestyle, and any relevant medical conditions
TfL may also request additional information or tests if necessary, based on the results of your initial medical exam.
It is important to note that TfL requires drivers to disclose any medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely, and failure to do so may result in the revocation of your taxi license.
