Handbook section 3 of 10

Section 3: Carrying out private hire journeys

How bookings work, and the everyday rules for carrying passengers. 29 practice questions, each with an explanation.

What section 3 covers

  • Only accept bookings from a licensed London operator, and never pick up from the street without one.
  • What operators must record, late-night venues, airports and journeys outside Greater London.
  • Fares, lost property and what to do about suspicious items.
  • When you can decline a booking, and why disability or an assistance dog is never a reason.

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Questions written from the TfL Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Handbook, version 1.0, 30 September 2021. Last checked 2 Oct 2026. Practice only, not affiliated with TfL.