Taxi / PHV Driver Medical
Council-ready in minutes.
Each council sets its own taxi & private-hire medical rules.
From
£55
Duration
20 min
Valid For
3 years
Regulator
GOV
About This Medical
The taxi medical confirms a private hire or hackney carriage driver meets the DVLA Group 2 medical standard required by their local council. Requirements vary by authority - many use the council's own form and some require your own GP.
What It Involves
- Audiometry (Hearing Test)from £15
- Urinalysisfrom £8
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)from £25
- Diabetes Screeningfrom £15
- Blood Glucose Testfrom £10
Who Needs It?
Private hire (PHV) and hackney carriage (taxi) drivers applying for or renewing a council licence.
What to Bring
Your council's medical form (check our council lookup) (and 3 more items)
Frequently Asked Questions
How It Works
Compare, book and get certified - most candidates are seen the same week.
- 1
Search & compare
Enter your postcode to see accredited clinics near you with live prices and availability.
- 2
Book in minutes
Pick a slot that suits you and pay securely online - no booking fees, no phone queues.
- 3
Attend your appointment
A GMC-registered doctor completes your assessment, usually in under 30 minutes.
- 4
Get certified
Your certificate or signed form is issued the same day so you can get back to work.
One Appointment, Every Licence Category
A single assessment covers all Group 2 driver categories.
Private hire (PHV)
Uber, Bolt and local PHV operators
Hackney carriage
Licensed taxi drivers