BLT Driver Training

Taxi and private hire driver training from the Blue Lamp Trust

BLT Driver Training is the professional training division of the Blue Lamp Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that describes its purpose as improving road safety and professional driving standards across the UK. The division delivers taxi and private hire driver training, accredited safeguarding and disability awareness courses, and corporate driver development programmes. Delivery takes place virtually, online or on-site, depending on the course.

The organisation states that bookings help fund the Blue Lamp Trust charity, which provides free home and online safety services for vulnerable and older people.

Assessments recognised by local authorities

The core offer is the assessment of taxi and private hire drivers, which the organisation presents as recognised by local authorities across the UK. Alongside these assessments it designs bespoke courses intended to meet the specific requirements that individual local authorities set for licensed drivers.

Taxi, wheelchair and combination assessments are arranged with an assessor after payment is made online; according to the booking instructions, the assessor then contacts the candidate within two to three working days to agree a date, time and location.

Fleet and corporate driver development

For business and fleet clients, BLT Driver Training provides on-site and online training nationwide, delivered at the client's premises or virtually. The organisation presents this line as tailored packages arranged after a discussion of the organisation's needs, with delivery then scheduled across the country.

Virtual classroom and eLearning courses

Courses are offered in two remote formats. Virtual classroom sessions are booked by selecting a preferred date and time and paying online. eLearning courses are also booked and paid for online, with access instructions sent immediately by email so that participants can begin straight away.

Assessors and quality claims

The organisation describes its assessors and trainers as experienced, DVSA-approved ADI and fleet-accredited professionals, and states that they are recognised by local authorities and corporate clients nationwide. It also presents its booking process as simple and its online options as a way to train from anywhere in the UK.

Who it works with

The organisation states that it is trusted by local authorities and businesses across the UK, and its enquiry form distinguishes between individual drivers, businesses, licensing authorities and other enquirers. Its published service areas cover driver training, taxi and private hire drivers, licensing authority support, contact and recruitment, with current vacancies listed for fleet assessors, mature driver trainers and a training administrator.