Everyone has used a taxi at least once in their life. This is not surprising, as it is the most convenient way to get around nowadays. Many people in Poland have their own cars, the country has a well-developed public transport system (ground and underground). However, taxis are still the most popular way to get around.
Consequently, taxis attract not only passengers but also drivers who want to work. Statistics show that a stably employed taxi driver in a major Polish city earns up to 4,000 PLN per week. To start working as a taxi driver in Poland, you need to have a permit for that (taxi license). Here is how to obtain a taxi driver's license in Poland in 2023.
What is required to obtain a Polish taxi license in 2023?
Obtaining a license for the carriage of passengers in Poland is not a quick and rather time-consuming process. First of all, you need to have a driving license in the appropriate category (B). The next requirements are a certificate of criminal record and, of course, a medical and psychological report from a doctor stating that you are healthy.
Generally speaking, the process of obtaining a taxi license can be broken down into a few basic steps:
1. Medical examination. You have to go through several doctors in person to get a certificate that you are healthy.
2. Collection of documents. It is compulsory for future drivers to collect basic documents (driving license, criminal record certificate, etc.).
3. Submitting an application for licensing. For this purpose, the applicant personally goes to the local "urzad" to submit the previously collected documents and the completed application.
4. Obtaining a license. If you complete the steps correctly, you'll receive your taxi license ID card. It costs 22 PLN.
The license is valid for 15 years, and you can easily extend it after it expires.
What are the requirements for employment by Bolt, Uber, and FreeNow?
Getting a license is not the end of the road to working in a taxi. Let's look at the requirements that Bolt, Uber, and FreeNow have to meet. Compliance with these regulations and requirements often affects the chances of employment and you should familiarise yourself with them before you start work:
- Car capacity. The gold standard taxi is a 4-door vehicle with 5 seats. The following are not suitable for work in a taxi: a pick-up, a roadster, or a coupe (they simply do not fit into the seating and luggage capacity requirements).
- Year of manufacture of the vehicle. Each platform has its own requirements for the year of manufacture of the car, and these requirements can vary even within the same company in different cities in Poland.
| Uber | Bolt | FreeNow |
|---|
Warsaw | 2002-2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
Trójmiasto | 2005-2013 | 2002 | 2001-2015 |
Krakow | 2005-2013 | 2002 | 2001-2015 |
Wroclaw | 2005-2013 | 2002 | 2001-2015 |
Other | 2005-2013 | 2002 | 2001 |
- The vehicle's condition. Customer safety is one of the most important principles of Bolt, Uber, and FreeNow. Not surprisingly, passing a vehicle inspection is high on the list of requirements. The vehicle must be in good appearance and fully technically functional.
- Insurance and a license. These are fundamental documents for employment in the haulage industry, and obtaining one is directly dependent on having the other.
How to avoid unpleasant situations during the taxi licensing process?
The most important stage is the submission of documents and the application. It is mainly at this stage that some people encounter difficulties and problems. There may be an incorrectly completed application form or one of the documents is missing. You are given 7 days to correct the problem - it is usually hard to fix the problem in that time.
To avoid problems with your taxi license you should seek help from the legal experts at aksis. We can help you collect the paperwork, complete the application form and explain all the nuances and requirements down to the last detail. We can walk with you all the way from collecting documents to applying for a taxi license. If you want to get your taxi license in the shortest time possible, write to aksis!
