Airport and corporate transfer driver

Business travellers, corporate accounts, travel and events companies, hotels, and families heading to the airport.

Fixed price per transfer or an hourly rate for longer bookings. Regular corporate accounts and return airport trips give steady work.

• Safe, calm driving
• Punctual and well presented
• Knowing your city's roads and airports
• Customer service

• Driver authorisation and vehicle licensing differ by state and territory, so check your state's transport authority
• Commercial passenger vehicle insurance is different from standard car insurance, so check the cover carefully
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration may apply from your first fare for passenger transport, so check with the ATO
• Vehicle age, condition and inspection requirements may apply
• Vehicle costs, fuel and quiet periods can squeeze income, so work out your break-even rate first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the vehicle and how you set up. Work out your break-even rate first, as vehicle costs, fuel and quiet periods can squeeze your income.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many bookings you win and the hours you work. That is revenue, not profit, so vehicle costs and fuel come out of it. Estimates start from about 20 hours a week.

Check before you start. Driver authorisation and vehicle licensing differ by state and territory, so check your state's transport authority. Also check commercial passenger vehicle insurance, ABN and GST requirements with the ATO, and any vehicle age, condition and inspection rules.