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Helping you become a Black Cab driver
At FREENOW, we’re always looking for ways to empower our drivers and increase their earnings. That’s why we’ve launched a subsidy program to cover the costs of becoming a Black Cab driver.
We’re also driven to support the taxi trade as a whole by supporting drivers who want to get into the industry and helping any of our PHV drivers who want to make the shift.
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It’ll cover 100% of:
Tap below to fill out the subsidy application form. When you apply you need to choose the Knowledge school you want to join. Get more info on the schools under the section ‘Our partners’ below.
We’ll review your application
You must be registered as a PHV Driver on the FREENOW app.
You must have completed at least 100 trips in the last 12 months before you apply.
You must have a driver rating of 4.6 or above at the time of your application.
You need to complete at least 90 trips every month (including your first month).
Your cancellation rate can't be higher than 8%
You need to be an active student at the Knowledge school
Higher fares and premium corporate jobs
Additional incentives for advertising FREENOW on your cab
Get from A to B easier & quicker
Option of street hailing passengers & taxi ranks
With more choice you get more freedom & a better work-life balance
Be a part of an iconic trade with a strong union & community
We’ve been working closely with two of the leading Knowledge schools; WizAnn and Knowledge Point. Thanks to this collaboration we’ll be hosting regular sessions to make sure you always get the support and info you need.
Established in 1985, Knowledge Point School is the oldest Knowledge School in London. It’s one of the only schools in London that offer in-person as well as online classes. They’ve helped thousands of students become London taxi drivers.
With Knowledge Point School, you get:
School address: 94-94, Troutbeck, Robert St, London NW1 4EJ, UK
Contact number: +44 20 7387 8658
The WizAnn school started in 1996. Since then, it’s led the way in making the Knowledge more accessible and advanced by introducing state-of-the-art app and online class systems. WizAnn was the first to introduce a specific software to help study maps.
With WizAnn, you get:
…And more.
No, you have to be an active FREENOW driver to apply for the subsidy
FREENOW will subsidise up to 24 months of access to your selected Knowledge school. This may be extended at FREENOW’s sole discretion. FREENOW shall pay the fees directly to the Knowledge school.
For the first month and each subsequent month (provided you have satisfied the Eligibility Criteria in the prior month) FREENOW will arrange for you to be able to access the resources at your selected Knowledge school.
FREENOW will also reimburse you for the fees of each of the following:
One DBS Disclosure application
One medical assessment
One Knowledge of London (all London) written examination
One Knowledge of London appearance
One TfL taxi driver licence application
One TfL Grant of Licence.
To apply for the subsidy program you must meet all of the following criteria (the ‘Application Criteria’):
You must be registered as a PHV driver on the FREENOW app
You must have completed at least 100 trips in the 12 months prior to your application
You must have an average driver rating of 4.6 at the time of application
Once your application has been approved, you’ll be eligible for the first month's subsidy.
We reserve the right to amend the Application Criteria at any time.
Following your acceptance onto the subsidy program, you must meet all of the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ each month in order to continue to get the subsidy the following month:
The Eligibility Criteria:
You must be registered as a PHV Driver on the FREENOW app
You must complete at least 90 trips a month
Your cancellation rate can’t be higher than than 8% for the month
Once you have been enrolled at your preferred Knowledge school (selected from our partner Knowledge schools), you must access and actively engage with the training materials each month
We reserve the right to amend the Eligibility Criteria at any time. We will provide you with 30 days prior written notification of any such change
If you fail to meet the Eligibility Criteria in a given month, your access to the Knowledge school resources will be removed the following month. You will not be eligible to apply for reimbursement for the tests or licensing fees for that month. Access will be reinstated once you have satisfied the Eligibility Criteria for a further month.
Paying tuition fees: FREENOW will pay your chosen school directly each month for which you are eligible. We’ll confirm with them that you are still actively studying with them.
Paying application, licensing & test fees:
In order to be reimbursed for the fees listed above you must:
Submit the fee invoice or receipt to FREENOW within 30 days of payment by emailing at ukops@free-now.com.
Have satisfied the Eligibility Criteria in the month before the payment was made.
We’ll review the receipt within 7 working days and pay you in the next payment run
You’ll need to submit your payment proof to get reimbursed. Once the proof has been validated you’ll receive your payment in the next payment run with your regular weekly FREENOW payments, directly into your bank account.
No, you need to register under 1 category with FREENOW.
Yes. However, we’ll only cover the costs incurred AFTER you’re successfully enrolled in the subsidy program and for the months you maintain your eligibility criteria
You can apply to change your fleet type. Send an email to our Driver Support Team at ukops@free-now.com with the proof of your Knowledge certificate and they’ll guide you through the next steps of switching your fleet type in our system
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