The rules, imposed by Transport for London, 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...