Wheelchair accessible private hire driver

Individuals and families, care homes, day centres, and sometimes local charities or councils through personal budgets or approved supplier lists.

Per-journey fares or hourly rates for longer outings and waiting time, with regular weekly bookings (such as day centre runs) giving steady income.

• Patient, caring and respectful manner
• Safe, careful driving
• Securing wheelchairs and helping passengers
• Reliable and well organised

• Hire and reward insurance and public liability cover, which cost more than ordinary car insurance
• Licensing differs by area: private hire or taxi driver, vehicle and operator licences are usually from your local council (TfL in London), so check yours
• Enhanced DBS checks and any medical or knowledge tests your council requires
• Vehicle costs, maintenance and ramp or lift servicing, which can be high
• Some customers pay slowly if funded by a council or charity, so check payment terms

Startup costs are typically around £7,000 to £35,000, depending mainly on the vehicle you choose and its condition. Also allow for insurance, maintenance, and ramp or lift servicing, which can be high.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £4,500, depending on the hours you work, your area and the customers you serve. These are revenue estimates, so allow for fuel, insurance and vehicle costs.

Licensing differs by area, so check with your local council (TfL in London) about driver, vehicle and operator licences. Also check enhanced DBS requirements, any medical or knowledge tests, and hire and reward and public liability insurance.