Private hire driver with your own car

Local residents, airport and station travellers, businesses with regular travel needs, and people who prefer a trusted driver.

Fares per journey, either metered or fixed price, with regular and repeat clients adding steadier income. Fuel, insurance, car costs and any app or operator fees come out of what you take.

• Safe, calm driving
• Good local knowledge
• Friendly customer service
• Reliable timekeeping

• Driver, vehicle and operator licences are normally issued by your local council (TfL in London), so check the rules and waiting times where you will work
• Hire and reward insurance is needed and costs more than standard car insurance
• Council vehicle tests, plates and age limits can add costs
• Self-employed income can be uneven and you cover your own fuel, tax and downtime
• Long, late hours and fatigue, so plan your shifts carefully

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £6,000, depending on your car, licensing fees, vehicle tests and insurance. Hire and reward insurance costs more than standard car insurance, and council tests, plates and age limits can add costs.

Check that driver, vehicle and operator licences are normally issued by your local council (TfL in London), including rules and waiting times where you will work. Also check hire and reward insurance and council vehicle tests, plates and age limits.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £1,200 to £4,500, depending on hours and how you find work. You cover your own fuel, tax and downtime, and income can be uneven. Expect at least around 15 hours a week.