Worksop taxi firm boosts driver recruitment with fast-track licensing event

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A Worksop-based taxi firm has made strides in tackling the district’s driver shortage by hosting a streamlined pre-licensing event, with support from Bassetlaw District Council.

The event, organised by taxi operator 6Five2, aimed to speed up the application process for prospective drivers, ensuring that all necessary pre-licensing checks were completed in a single session.

Attendees had the opportunity to conduct ID checks, book DBS appointments, complete safeguarding tests, and undergo medical and driving assessments.

Bassetlaw District Council’s Licensing team also attended to provide guidance, while applicants were able to take the required Knowledge Test. The event saw an impressive 89% pass rate on the day.

As a result, 29 new drivers are now in the final stages of obtaining their licences, set to bolster transport options in the district in the coming weeks.

Following the success of this initiative, further fast-track events are being considered to help ease the driver shortfall in the area.

Denice Davis, Director at 6Five2’s Worksop, said: “I am pleased and proud to say we are supporting these people in making an application to the council to become licensed drivers, this has truly been a team effort for all involved.

“The company’s core values are that by licensing drivers and vehicles from the Bassetlaw area, we are helping the local economy to thrive. We want our drivers to provide a high-quality service to local residents and people visiting the district. We also want to work closely with the council to create a safe environment for the community.”

Cllr Josie Potts, Chair of Licensing at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “We are delighted to be able to support this work to speed up driver licensing applications whilst still promoting and ensuring public safety.

“The addition of more taxi drivers will provide more transport options for residents and hopefully increase the availability of licensed vehicles across the district.”