My name is Jonathan Aruldoss. Yes it is a great achievement for a person like me, working full time for Tesco stores and less familiar with routes in and around Manchester. Even though I passed only on the third attempt, I must admit the Taxi academy had played a big role in my success. My sincere thanks to the founders of the academy. I am positive that the academy is going to deliver more successful people in the future.
Jonathan
Withington
Manchester

Done the full course, found it great help. When I first came in I didn't know anywhere. Now I have passed the Hackney Knowledge Test first time and am earning great money. Anthony Lynam

When I first came for taxi lessons I knew nothing (ie Water St, Town), but with hard work, excellent teaching showing me how to learn and, also telling me I could do it all the time (especially from Shaf & Abdul), I have passed my Private Hire test and am waiting to take my Hackney test.

I would say to anyone wanting to pass a test you must come for lessons, as I would never have passed without them. Also I have made new friends who have all helped each other out.

Ian Heath

20 March 2008

Testimonial from the Taxi Owners & Drivers Association (City of Manchester)

www.taxiowners.com

The Taxi Academy is the first independent training facility for Taxi Drivers in the City of Manchester. It aims to equip the next generation of taxi drivers with the Skills required to transport the general public in a professional and efficient manner.

As with all modern professions, the public demand more of their Taxi service. For instance they expect drivers to be knowledgeable and courteous. The City Council is reinforcing this by improving the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver exams. This has led to the need for Specialist Taxi Driver Training and Support from establishments like the Taxi Academy.

In our experience, The Taxi Academy is a first class establishment that provides quality training for tomorrows Taxi Drivers.

16/04/2008

My name is "Allaw ud din Sabir". I used Taxi Academy for learning and I passed first time. Hackney carriage test. I recommend Taxi Academy for learning.

Allaw

19/05/2008

I attended an 8 week course at the Taxi Academy to help me gain my Private Hire Badge.

It was very helpful because they broke down everything I needed to know into easy to manage sections. If you want your Private Hire or Hackney badge then the Academy is the way to go.

S. Hussain

16/06/2008

When I came here I knew nothing, with the academy and the tutors help I was able to pass my Hackney Badge with ease.

Mohammed Asghar

16/06/2008

I never thought I would pass my Hackney Badge, but with the little push from the tutors and the effort I was putting in at home I passed first time.

23/06/2008

When I started the Taxi Academy at first I didn't know about any place, but when I started the academy and I took lessons I understood all the areas and had taken the exam and I pass 1st time. I found this academy very helpful.

I Rehman

23/06/2008

I joined Taxi Academy to pass my Private Hire test and I passed 1st time. They are very friendly and helpful. Before I wasn't know anything about Manchester, they help me to know everything to pass test.

Naveed Chaudhry

24/06/2008

I have been taking my private hire test since last year. I made 3 attempts at it on my own and failed, so I went with Taxi Academy for an 8 week course and then took my test again and passed first time. I think the taxi acadamy was brilliant.

Gemma Meek

13/08/2008

I come to Taxi Academy to pass my Salford Private Hire, I failed twice, then passed on my third try. The tutor gave me a lot of help to pass. If you need your Taxi Badge go to Taxi Academy.

Gulbaz Ahmed

30/09/2008

I passed my test first time, I am now a Hackney Driver, I just didn't know where to start with my preperation for my test. Paying money to the Taxi Academy could be the best money i have ever spent, everything was a lot easier to understand with Abdul's(Tutor) help. It is just too hard to try and learn with just the revision guide. If you want to pass your test first time, go to the Taxi Academy!

Alan Howell

08/10/2008

I joined the Taxi Academy in July, i didn't finish all of my lessons, but i kept coming on a regular basis, but sometimes only once a week. I have passed my Hackney Knowledge Test first time, and i am very happy with Shaf and the Taxi Academy.

Chaudhary Asif Iftikhar

18/12/2008

I came to the Taxi Academy in September, i already had a bit of experience with the Knowledge test, but i needed a little extra help. I now have my Private Hire Badge at the second attempt, and hopefully will be working before christmas.

Mohammed Idrees

25/02/2009

I went to the Taxi Academy, They helped me alot. Their guidence pushed me in the right direction for my revision, Abdul and Zahid were very helpful, especially Abdul who showed me a lot of different ways of learning.I now have my Private Hire Badge, And i am looking forward to working in Manchester.

Shaheed Amir

January 2009

Alhamdulillah, I have passed my Hackney Test. Before starting at Taxi Academy, I knew nothing about Manchester. I was always encouraged by Shaf and Abdul. By the grace of ALLAH and with the help of Shaf and Abdul, I managed to learn almost the whole of Manchester City. I would strongly advise taking lessons at Taxi Academy, it is more than enough to pass your test.

Mushtaq Ahmed

Longsight

February 2009

I am pleased that i have passed the Hackney Knowledge Test first time. Its all due to the Taxi Academy, especially brother Abdul and brother Shafiq. When i started i didnt know anything. Now i know everything and i am looking forward to starting work.

Abdul Rehman Goheer

Rochdale

24/03/2009

I was new to the taxi industry, to try and pass my test, i went to the Taxi Academy. It was fantastic, Shafiq was very helpful and gave me alot of encouragement as did Abdul.If you need the help to pass go and see the Taxi Academy.

Shahram Bahram

16/04/2009

First i started doing private hire at Taxi Academy, i was on the course for 4 weeks and i passed first time. Then i took classes for Hackney, after just 2 weeks of Hackney lessons, 4 times a week, i passed hackney 100%, The Taxi Academy is very good to help you out, they are 100% the best, for sure.

Syed Kouser Ali

21/04/2009

I Joined the Taxi Academy to try and pass my Hackney Carridge Badge, i started on 21st of January 2009, I worked very hard in my lessons, and did a lot of revision. Then on the 21st of April i sat my test and passed first time, so it took me exactly three months to pass. I want to thank Abdul and all of the tutors and staff at Taxi Academy for all the help that they provided to help me pass so quickly.

Basam Afram

21/04/09

I came to the Taxi Academy last year after working for over 10 years in and around the High Peak/Glossop Area.I took a break between lessons while my application was being processed. I am glad to say that i have passed my Hackney badge on the first attempt.

David Swindles

04/05/2009

My name is A.Ali, Before starting tuition at the Taxi Academy i was like zero in routes and stuff. But after just 2 months i have passed my Hackney exam on the 1st attempt. I have to give full credit to the tutors and admin staff of the Taxi Academy, They are the best.Thanks.

Aamir Ali

04/05/2009

My name is Liaqat Ali, i heard about the Taxi Academy on the radio and decided to join. When i was in my first lesson and seen the work to do, i thought, 'This is nothing, it will be easy', but it was hard. The learning technique at the Taxi Academy is very good, step by step, i have learned everything. All thanks to the Taxi Academy.

Liaqat Ali

11/05/2009

I joined the Taxi Academy to do Private Hire, but with Mr.Shafiq's inspiration, i changed my application from Private Hire to Hackney. When i started, i did not know anything, even where Deansgate was. I attended the class regularly, and i have passed my Hackney test very easily, although it's only been 3 years now since i came from Bangladesh. I would like to give special thanks to Abdul and Shafiq with their help and inspiration i have got my Hackney badge first time.

Md.Abdul Munim Chowdhury

Rochdale

11/09/2009

I joined the Taxi Academy last year to help me get through my knowledge test. I have been ready for a long time but the council took a while to get my application processed. Abdul helped me out alot, and thankfully, i have passed on my first try.

Kevin Nellis

22/10/2009

Dear Kashef, Zahid, Abdul and Shafiq Bhai, Thank you very much for your support to learn the Hackney course. The way of teaching is so good. I recommend it to everyone. If you want to pass your Hackney Carriage test, then Taxi Academy is the best option available too you. I have passed my test on the first exam, and so can you! Once again, Thank you Taxi Academy.

Rehan Ashraf

28/10/2009

Having heared of Taxi Academy, I am so glad i came. With their help and support i have passed. This is the best course you will ever do. If you want to pass your test first time.

Pasha Gulzar

29/10/2009

A big thanks to all the staff at the Taxi Academy for their wonderful help. The course definitely makes taking the knowledge test alot easier. I have no hesitation in recommending this course to anybody who wants to become a taxi driver.

Haqeeque ur Rehman

17/12/2009

I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff at the academy for helping me pass my knowledge test. Everybody is really helpful and they provided me with all the support i needed to pass my test. The classes are really good, because you are attending with other people in the same boat as you, and this provides good encouragement aswell, because you never feel as though your on your own! Lastly, i'd like to say a big thank you to Zid(Zahid) as he helped me a great deal and has the patience of a saint!

Neil Armstrong