Asylum holders and refugees claiming to be cab drivers are not checked . They usually undergo criminal records checks for the driver 's safety . Those from outside the EU must provide passports from their home nation . But holders and asylum holders are exempt and may be serious criminals .
Asylum seekers and refugees applying to be cab drivers are not checked . Drivers usually undergo criminal records checks for the public 's safety . Those from outside the EU must provide reference from their home nation . But refugees and asylum seekers are exempt and may be serious criminals .