A taxi driver's income depends on the number of orders, working hours, and rates - and from that revenue you still need to cover expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and of course the commission charged by taxi apps. Uber recently introduced a temporary change to its commission structure, so it's worth knowing the current rates.
Temporary Changes in Uber Commission
So what exactly has changed? First, keep in mind that these changes apply only to work through the Uber app - other platforms have their own separate commission rates.
- Drivers with a Polish driving license. If you have a Polish driving license uploaded to your driver profile, the app commission is 22% + 23% VAT, for a total of 27.06%. Remember that foreigners are required to exchange their license for a Polish one after six months of residence in Poland.
- Drivers with a license from another country. If you have a driving license from your home country uploaded instead, the app commission is 28% + 23% VAT, for a total of 34.44%.
If your average commission was already 22% (i.e., with a verified Polish driving license) or lower, nothing changes for you. If your commission ends up higher than your usual weekly average, Uber will refund the difference. This adjustment is temporary and applies from May 14, 2024 to June 16, 2024 across Poland.
How to Start Working as a Taxi Driver in Poland
When you arrive in Poland, you'll find plenty of job listings on popular job sites, but not all of them offer high income. Working as a passenger transport driver through the Uber, Bolt, or FreeNow app is an excellent option. If you've never worked as a driver before, you may not know that you first need to be connected to an aggregator.
Optima Partner will help you get connected to taxi work as quickly as possible and give you a week of free service. On top of that, joining Optima Partner is very simple:
- Submit an application. Reach out to our managers in whatever way suits you best - through the website, social media, or by phone.
- Visit the office. Bring the documents needed to get connected and come to the Optima Partner office.
- Start working. Wait for your personal passenger transport driver ID to be issued, then you're ready to hit the road in Poland as a taxi driver.
Don't have your own car for work? No problem - Optima Partner runs the largest fleet, with over 200 vehicles. You can rent any car you like on favorable terms, including a rent-to-buy option.