Targeted test preparation
Plan supplementary theory and practical preparation around the categories you already hold. Clarify cantonal operating permits separately from the BPT driving test.
Taxi exam
Taxi exam preparation in Rapperswil
Targeted driving lessons and exam know-how for the taxi exam in Rapperswil.
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Preparing for the taxi exam in Rapperswil, canton St. Gallen, means working with Antonio Marino, who teaches in five languages – German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. The exam itself takes place in Kaltbrunn, at the St. Gallen head office, or at the Winkeln testing site, depending on the appointment.
In Rapperswil, Marino currently covers this service on DriveLab. Lessons are available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish. Vehicles: Automatic.
Why this page helps
These points make the difference
Practical test simulation
An agreed mock drive shows your skills in anticipation, traffic observation and vehicle control. It does not promise a fixed official test route or particular test destinations.
Local knowledge & route planning
Local knowledge helps in daily taxi work. Discuss important destinations and alternative routes; ask the responsible authority which knowledge is required for any additional local permit.
Customer competence
Courtesy, punctuality, luggage service and safe entry and exit are useful working skills. Agree with your instructor which situations you want to practise.
For whom
These situations are covered
Taxi drivers
To start as a taxi driver, clarify BPT 121 and cantonal or local taxi permits. Passing the driving test does not replace these permits.
Uber & ride-hailing drivers
For professional ride-hailing such as Uber, check BPT authorisation, vehicle approval and the requirements at your operating location separately.
Chauffeur services
Luxury transport, business shuttles, hotel trips – professional chauffeur service requires the highest standards in driving technique and customer care.
Limousine & VIP services
Limousine and VIP work requires the authorisations appropriate to the service as well as driving and customer-care skills. Clarify the transport type before starting training.
Learning content
What you will learn
Local knowledge & topography
Learning the most important destinations, roads, traffic rules and peculiarities of your canton. Map reading and navigation systems.
Customer service & care
Polite greetings, luggage assistance, safe entry and exit and professional communication: discuss these working skills alongside preparation for the actual test.
Safety rules & regulations
Working time regulations, tariff systems, insurance, accident behaviour – the legal basis for taxi operations.
Test route & simulation
Drives in varied traffic situations with specific feedback. Safe anticipation on unfamiliar roads is more useful than memorising a supposed fixed test route.
Facts
Important facts at a glance
Regular driving without relevant infringements for the category B route. Zurich also specifies a minimum age of 19.
Zurich practical BPT test fee, checked 20 September 2026. Budget separately for theory, medical examination, licence, lessons and test vehicle.
Practical BPT test duration published by Canton Aargau. Follow the invitation from your own test centre.
Specific feedback after a practice drive identifies what needs work before the test. An unsupported pass-rate claim does not establish your readiness.
Step by step
How to get your BPT licence (code 121)
Follow these 4 steps to the licence for professional passenger transport:
Fill in the learner permit application
Download the application form for the taxi exam, fill it in and submit it to the Road Traffic Office.
Formular herunterladenMedical examination
After submitting the application, you will receive a list of doctors. Only after the successful examination can you register for the theory test.
Theory test ARV2
The test focuses mainly on the Working and Rest Time Ordinance 2 (ARV2). Study specifically with the taxi learning app.
Zur Lern-AppPass the practical test
Register for the test as soon as you have passed the theory. We recommend booking a few driving lessons beforehand.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the BPT licence and how do I get it?
Code 121 records authorisation for professional passenger transport. The category B route normally involves application, medical clearance, supplementary theory and a practical test. The appropriate vehicle category and additional cantonal operating permits still apply; existing higher categories can allow test exemptions.
What are the requirements for the taxi exam?
For the category B route, Zurich specifies age 19, one year of regular driving without relevant infringements and medical clearance. Apply to your road traffic office. A criminal-record extract may be relevant to an additional local taxi permit; that is separate from BPT admission.
How long does the preparation take?
It depends on your skills, theory preparation and available appointments. Have your practical level assessed before buying a package and plan ARV 2 self-study and any local-knowledge preparation separately. A fixed number of lessons or weeks is not reliable without that information.
How much does the taxi exam cost?
The practical BPT test costs CHF 134 in Zurich or CHF 125 in Aargau (checked 20 September 2026). These are not total prices: theory, authorisation, medical examination, licence issue, materials, lessons and test-vehicle provision can add further costs. Request an itemised offer.
Do I have to take a theory test?
The ordinary category B route requires BPT supplementary theory. Prepare especially ARV 2 rules and recording equipment using current material. Certain higher categories with passed supplementary theory can allow exemptions; your road traffic office checks eligibility.
What is tested in the practical exam?
You need safe, anticipatory driving for professional passenger transport. Aargau publishes a test duration of 60 minutes. Confirm the vehicle and documents from your invitation; no fixed route, local-knowledge questions or specific customer-care task is promised here as a universal test component.
How important is local knowledge?
Local knowledge and route planning help with daily work. Ask the responsible authority whether an additional local permit requires specific evidence. The BPT driving test and local operating permits are separate processes.
What after passing the test?
Code 121 is recorded on your licence once granted. Before working, also check vehicle approval, the appropriate vehicle category and cantonal operating requirements. Zurich requires a cantonal taxi driver permit and a taxi vehicle permit.
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Antonio Marino
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I'm Antonio and I run Fahrschule Marino with Italian warmth – relaxed, professional driving lessons in the Rapperswil and Glarus region, in six languages.
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French
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