Pre-booked private airport transfers

Holidaymakers, business travellers, families with luggage and people who want a set price instead of a surge-priced ride.

Fixed fare per trip based on distance, with extras for early or late pickups, extra stops, baby seats or larger vehicles. Repeat corporate clients and local hotels can give steady work.

• Reliable, safe driving
• Friendly customer service
• Good local knowledge and time keeping

• Passenger transport accreditation and vehicle rules differ by state and territory, check with your state's transport regulator
• Standard car insurance usually won't cover paid passengers, so check commercial cover and public liability
• Airports often have their own pick-up permits, fees and designated areas, check with your airport
• Check with the ATO about ABN and when you need to register for GST, as rules for passenger transport can differ from other businesses
• Long or irregular hours and fatigue, plan your schedule safely

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the vehicle you use, commercial insurance, accreditation and any airport fees. Costs vary a lot if you already own a suitable car.

Things to check include passenger transport accreditation and vehicle rules with your state or territory regulator, commercial and public liability insurance, airport pick-up permits and fees, ABN and GST registration with the ATO, and safe scheduling to manage fatigue.

As an estimate, monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many bookings you take and your fares. Plan for at least about 15 hours a week, often at long or irregular hours.