Key facts
What must a taxi driver advert say?
The licence needed and from which authority, the working model, how pay works and what vehicle the driver uses. In England and Wales a private hire driver must hold a licence from the same authority as your operator licence and the vehicle, so say which council.[1]
The job description
Edit the square brackets.
JOB TITLE: Taxi / Private Hire Driver LOCATION: [area] WORKING MODEL: [self-employed, own vehicle / self-employed, our vehicle on rent / employed] HOURS: [flexible shifts / set shifts: days, nights, weekends] EARNINGS: [commission % / weekly rent and keep fares / hourly wage] WHAT YOU WILL DO - Carry passengers safely and on time to pre-booked and [rank] jobs - Accept and complete jobs in the driver app; update status (arrived, on board, completed) - Help passengers with luggage; use wheelchair equipment where fitted - Take payment (card, cash, account) and issue receipts - Keep the vehicle clean and do daily vehicle checks - Follow licence conditions, safeguarding and our code of conduct - Report incidents, lost property and complaints WHAT YOU NEED - [Council] [hackney carriage / private hire] driver licence, or willingness to apply (we support you) - Full driving licence held for [12 months+] - Right to work in [country] - Smartphone (Android) for the driver app [if using own phone] - Good local knowledge; good English WE OFFER [steady account and contract work, airport jobs, fuel card, flexible hours, help with licensing costs] HOW TO APPLY [phone / email / form]
Employed or self-employed: what should you write?
Describe the arrangement honestly, because employment status depends on how the work is really done, not just the label. In Uber BV v Aslam the UK Supreme Court unanimously held that the Uber drivers in that case were workers, entitled to the minimum wage and paid leave.[2][3]
Frequently asked questions
What are the main duties of a taxi driver?
Driving passengers safely and on time, helping with luggage and accessibility, taking payment, keeping the vehicle clean and checked, and following licence conditions and the operator's code of conduct.
Do I need my own car to be a taxi driver?
Not always: many firms rent licensed vehicles to drivers or employ drivers in company cars. The advert should say which.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] GOV.UK: Driver licences for taxis and private hire vehicles (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [2] GOV.UK: Employment status (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [3] UK Supreme Court: Uber BV v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5, press summary (19 February 2021) (read 2 Nov 2026)