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08-11-2016, 12:30 AM
London wants to make for-hire drivers pass a written English test, and Uber is **t happy
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Regulations set to hit London in October would require Uber drivers to pass a written English test, and Uber is **t having it.*
The rules, imposed by Transport for London (https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/new-private-hire-regulations), would require private hire drivers from **n-English speaking countries to pass an intermediate-level English language test that covers speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Drivers would have to pass the test, equivalent to the national curriculum for 9 to 11 year olds, whether they are applying for a new license or renewing an old one.*
Uber says the regulations are onerous and unfairly penalize drivers who only need spoken English to do their jobs. The company supports the requirement for a spoken English test, a version of which is already mandated, but objects to the written portion.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/08/10/uber-london-english-test/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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Regulations set to hit London in October would require Uber drivers to pass a written English test, and Uber is **t having it.*
The rules, imposed by Transport for London (https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/new-private-hire-regulations), would require private hire drivers from **n-English speaking countries to pass an intermediate-level English language test that covers speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Drivers would have to pass the test, equivalent to the national curriculum for 9 to 11 year olds, whether they are applying for a new license or renewing an old one.*
Uber says the regulations are onerous and unfairly penalize drivers who only need spoken English to do their jobs. The company supports the requirement for a spoken English test, a version of which is already mandated, but objects to the written portion.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/08/10/uber-london-english-test/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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