Transport for London has announced that the testing system behind London’s world-famous Knowledge has received official accreditation by City & Guilds, the UK’s leading awarding body in work-related qualifications.

 In order to become a licensed taxi driver in the capital, candidates must pass the Knowledge to prove they have an in-depth understanding of the complex road network and places of interest in the city.

 The system ensures London’s licensed taxi drivers remain among the most qualified in the world to get passengers from A to B.

 Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, said: ‘The Knowledge has a world-wide reputation for producing highly-trained, professional taxi drivers, and now City & Guilds accreditation will provide an additional, independent seal of approval.’

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