Our taxi training provides learners with the Level 2 Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver VRQ qualification.

This taxi training qualification is a mandatory requirement with near all the local authorities when it comes to issuing a taxi badge. For further information please call 0333 023 7450.

Through becoming one of the UK’s biggest taxi training academies we have built relationships with local authorities that enable us to offer you the help required to get your taxi badge. Our Caseload team manage your journey throughout your time with Antrec, offering help and sound advice to each learner.

Do you want a career which is flexible and were you can be your own boss? Sign up to one of our highly-acclaimed taxi driver training courses today!

How to become a taxi driver with Antrec?

• Be aged 19+
• Have held a full UK driving licence for 12 months
• In receipt of benefits or,
• Earned less than £15,736 per year (£8.07 per hour)

How long is the course?

• Courses run for 5 days

Where will I complete my training?

• Antrec have offices based in Bootle (The Investment Centre, 375 Stanley Road, L20 3EF), Liverpool (Kings Mill Dock, Unit 2, 34 Tabley Street, Liverpool, L1 8DB) and Manchester (New office opening soon).
• Training runs from 9.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
• We can also offer evening and weekend courses subject to availability

What is provided on course?

• Grade 1 training
• Testing needed to pass the Taxi VRQ qualification (plus resits if needed)
• Funding towards purchase of taxi badge*
• Funding towards DBS application*
• Funding towards medical costs*

*Amounts can vary depending on which local authority you are applying to (funding up to £165)

How do I sign up?

• Call us up on 0333 023 7450
• Fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of the page
• Provide proof of ID and benefits

Full Service Taxi VRQ Training Academy

We also offer additional services to help prospective taxi drivers get on the road and start to earn a living. As well as the additional funding on offer for taxi licence and DBS costs (subject to eligibility), we offer an in-house medical and bookkeeping service.

Our medical service involves a GP attending an Antrec office to complete the required medical. This service is free to those classed as funded learners and costs £40 for those paying for the Taxi VRQ qualification.

As an optional service we also have a fully qualified Taxi Accountant based on site. As a self employed taxi driver you are required to submit your accounts annually. Our monthly meetings and guidance can make this process seamless. This service costs £10 per month or £110 upfront for a 12 month service. To enquire about this please call 0333 023 7450 or click here.

Other useful information:

• We work alongside our partners Delta Taxis who will guarantee a place on their fleet for anyone who obtains a taxi badge. PLEASE NOTE: The same amount of funding will be made available to learners who wish to obtain a licence with any other company of their choice.

We service those wishing to gain their Taxi VRQ at any borough across the UK and local Knowsley, Sefton, Liverpool, St Helens, Wirral, West Lancashire and Manchester licensing authorities.

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Interested? Why not give us a call and book onto our next course? Call 0333 023 7450 or fill in the enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

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