Guide to obtaining a car license to work as a taxi driver in Poland
Optima Parther
May 14, 2024
There are many job vacancies in Poland, both for locals and for foreigners who have just arrived here. One of the areas of work in which passenger transportation is in the most demand is passenger transportation. Why is this so? The population is constantly growing in the country's major cities, and with it, there is a demand for taxi services. Moreover, taxi drivers in Poland can count on a good income, an average of about 12 thousand PLN per month.
Obviously, to work in a taxi, you need to have not only a driver's license but also a car that is suitable for a taxi. Do you want to start working in a taxi, but do not know how to get a taxi license for a car? In this article, you will learn a detailed guide on how to get a license as soon as possible.
What is a taxi license?
Absolutely any vehicle cannot be allowed to work in a taxi, because it must provide comfort and be safe for passengers. Taxi license is an essential requirement for all cars providing taxi services in Poland. As a rule, the main license is obtained by partner taxi companies and subsequently issue license extracts for drivers' cars.
What are the requirements for the vehicle?
Certainly, a taxi driver cannot work on a car that has passed the age of 40. Why is that? The issue of passenger safety and comfort is always a priority. There are certain requirements that are put forward to the car to obtain a license.
- Car size. Cars that have at least four doors can be taken in a taxi.
- The year of manufacture of the car. As for the year of manufacture, there are no clear rules, and the requirements may vary from city to city. On average, the car should not be older than 2007.
- Technical serviceability and condition. The comfort and safety of passengers are the driver's priority, so the car should be well-maintained and fully technically serviceable.
- Insurance. Of course, the car must be insured for passenger transportation.
These are just sample requirements for a license, as each city may vary slightly from city to city.
Where to get a taxi license in 2024?
If you want to start working as a taxi driver as soon as possible, but do not have your own car, Optima Partner provides a great opportunity. The company has a large fleet of vehicles to work with, and most importantly, it is an official partner of such services as Uber, Bolt and FreeNow, holding the main taxi license. Therefore, all of the company's vehicles already have a taxi license and are ready to get to work.
However, if you prefer to operate your own vehicle, you will need to obtain the appropriate license. Optima Partner drivers can obtain a license statement absolutely free of charge. What do you need for this? Just contact our manager, provide the vehicle technical passport, fill in the oświadczenie, and the manager will fill in the form for you. That's all - you just have to wait for a ready-made license extract, which is usually produced in 30 days. After that, the manager will upload your license to the Uber, Bolt and FreeNow apps, and you can start working.
