Mallorca: 387 sit Palma taxi test as city seeks drivers
In Palma, Mallorca, 387 people take the taxi driver test on Monday, 9 November, as the city seeks more drivers for busy periods. First, they must show they know Palma’s streets and answer questions on taxi rules, fares and places of interest. Candidates need at least 50 points to reach the second stage, where they work out routes through the city.
Palma City Council says candidates must have held a category B driving licence for at least a year. They also need to prove their knowledge of Catalan and provide the required certificates. The city normally holds the test twice a year, in February and November.
More than 600 people have passed since the current council term began, according to the council. It credits changes to the process: a published, fixed syllabus, the chance to keep passes in individual sections and the acceptance of recognised courses as proof of Catalan knowledge.
The council hopes the changes will increase the number of drivers available, particularly when demand is high. Those who pass must still submit documents, including their driving licence and a medical certificate, before their taxi driver licence is issued.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com