What you need to do
There are only a few simple steps to become a taxi driver, and the whole process can take as little as 28 days:
  1. Call Central QLD TAFE on 1300 278 233 to book your NMES (National Minimum English Standards) Assessment *Black & White Cabs can facilitate this assessment
  2. Apply to The Department of Transport and Main Roads for Driver Authorisation
  3. Obtain a health assessment from your local GP
  4. Attend Black & White Cabs Dryandra Rd, Hamilton to book your taxi driver training course
  5. Attend our taxi driver training course
  6. Successfully complete all initial assessments
  7. Pick up your "Confirmation of Training Document" from Black & White Cabs, 11 Dryandra Rd, Brisbane Airport (you will be contacted when it is ready for collection)
  8. Pick up your Provisional Drivers Authority from the Department of Transport and Main Roads
  9. Affiliate with Black & White Cabs (be approved to drive for us)
  10. Attend Stage Two Training at Black & White Cabs, 11 Dryandra Rd, Brisbane Airport (you will be notified when you need to attend)
  11. Pick up your "Statement of Attainment" from Black & White Cabs, 11 Dryandra Rd, Brisbane Airport (approximately 10 working days after successful completion of Stage Two Training). You will be contacted directly when this document is ready to be collected.
  12. Pick up your Full Drivers Authority from Department of Transport and Main Roads

Read through the links above for more information on these steps.



Contact Us today for more information or call  3860 1825 during regular business hours.