Taxi driving is the most popular job for foreigners in Poland. Earnings can reach 10,000 PLN per month!
💸 Average Earnings
| Working Time | Average Brutto Earnings / month |
|---|---|
| Part-time (6 hours/day) | 3000–5000 PLN |
| Full-time (8-10 hours/day) | 6000–10000 PLN |
The easiest way to start driving for Uber or Bolt in Poland is through a Fleet Partner (Partner Flotowy).
A fleet partner already has the required taxi licenses and manages the business side, allowing you to work without opening your own company.
👤 What Is a Fleet Partner?
A fleet partner is a licensed company that:
- Connects drivers to Uber or Bolt
- Handles settlements and invoices
- Provides the required taxi license
- May provide a vehicle
- Pays your earnings after deducting its commission
🤝 Most Popular Fleet Partners in Poland:
📑 Document Required
- Valid passport
- Resident Permit or Work Visa
- Work Permit if applicable
- Polish Driver’s license (How to ExchangHow to Exchange Driver Licenses)
- PESEL number
- Certificate of No Criminal Record
- Medical examination
- Psychological examination
- Taxi driver ID
- Smartphone
🚗 Do You Need Your Own Car?
No. You can choose one of two options:
- Use your own vehicle
- Rent a vehicle from the fleet partner (usually from 250 to 800 PLN/week)
Many partners offer fully equipped taxi vehicles ready to work.
🔢 Step-by-step Guide
- Register in the Uber Driver or Bolt Driver app
- Choose a fleet partner
- Upload the required documents
- Complete the medical and psychological examinations
- Obtain a criminal record certificate
- Complete the in-person verification
- Receive your Taxi Driver ID
- Activate your account
- Start accepting rides
🩺 Medical and Psychological Examinations
Taxi drivers must complete:
- Medical examination
- Psychological examination
These examinations confirm that you are medically fit to transport passengers. Read our article about How to Get a Health Certificate
🧠 Psychological Examination
The psychological examination is carried out at an authorized Psychological Testing Centre (Pracownia Psychologiczna).
The test usually includes:
- Reaction time
- Concentration
- Vision and perception
- Interview with the psychologist
Results are normally issued on the same day.
📄 Certificate of No Criminal Record
You can obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record (Zaświadczenie o niekaralności):
- Online through the e-KRK system
- At any National Criminal Register (Krajowy Rejestr Karny) Information Point
- At many district courts (Sąd Rejonowy)
Typical cost:
- Online: 20 PLN
- Paper certificate: 30 PLN
The certificate must usually be issued within the last 30 days before submitting it to Uber, Bolt or your fleet partner.
🚖 Taxi Driver ID
The Taxi Driver ID (Identyfikator kierowcy TAXI) is issued by the Department of Communication (Wydział Komunikacji) at your local:
- City Hall (Urząd Miasta)
- District Office (Starostwo Powiatowe)
You will usually need:
- Passport
- Residence card or visa
- Driving licence
- Medical certificate
- Psychological certificate
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Passport photo
- Sworn translation of your driving licence if it was issued abroad
Many fleet partners help drivers prepare and submit the application.
💰 Typical Costs
Approximate one-time costs:
| Service | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Medical examination | 200 PLN |
| Psychological examination | 150 PLN |
| Criminal record certificate | 20 PLN |
| Taxi Driver ID | 50–200 PLN |
💵 How Do Fleet Partners Get Paid?
Partners charge:
- A percentage of your earnings
- Or a fixed weekly or monthly fee
The exact commission depends on the company and the services included.
⏰ Working Hours
You decide when to work.