Why do you want to be a Private Hire driver, and what you need to do/think about to start.

*Long video ahead*
I did this video as an overview, to help people understand what they need to do, in what order, how much it will cost and how long it will take to get the TFL PCO licence.
Sorry it’s long, but there’s a lot to tell you!

Пікірлер: 43

  • @muratsen157
    @muratsen1572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate , every details you told from your experience is very valuable,

  • @FREEFREEPALESTINE211
    @FREEFREEPALESTINE2112 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the detailed information.. it was quite handy and will useful for new Drivers. keep up the Good work

  • @xkidinsanityog634
    @xkidinsanityog6342 жыл бұрын

    Very handy real talk man appreciate it🙏🏽

  • @antywanty
    @antywanty2 жыл бұрын

    contemplating it, brother has his transport business private hire just do social services contract schools ect, maybe , enjoyed the chat ! very informative and to the point cheers!

  • @Sami16Aprofessor
    @Sami16Aprofessor2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all information and clarifications

  • @abilhay9154
    @abilhay91542 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Clearly explained.

  • @majdiboualleg9197
    @majdiboualleg919711 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the explanations and it makes perfect sense

  • @FBelieve
    @FBelieve2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you

  • @FlavaTheRipper
    @FlavaTheRipper Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for great info!

  • @hypedlatino
    @hypedlatino3 жыл бұрын

    Make a video showing your car .. and what’s the best car for this sort of job .. buy lease or rent ect .. 👍🏼

  • @theouter_banks7260
    @theouter_banks72602 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vid bud! One question I have (doesn't apply to London though), do you know if I have my private hire licence with Gloucester City Council, would I be able with that, to Uber in Bristol?

  • @MalluBrightonia
    @MalluBrightonia2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information. I am working full time, thinking of working on private hire during weekends. What is your opinion ? Is it possible to work as partime ? Or do I have to have my own car full-time?

  • @wilfredohizon4945
    @wilfredohizon49452 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful indeed

  • @PrivateHireGuy

    @PrivateHireGuy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome.

  • @mohanuddin6141
    @mohanuddin61412 жыл бұрын

    Hello mate Great video How long after you passed topographical did you get the badge…???? Also you said bolt was 48 hours to accept was you able to work after that

  • @DaryoushAbbasie
    @DaryoushAbbasie Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate I have commented before and taken your advice and did my topographical test last Monday but the question I have is about DBS has the low change since you made this video because up to now I haven’t been asked to do my dbs ?? Or I thought the TFL do it as part of the application process? Any idea?? Thanks again for the full explained video.

  • @inamshir7958
    @inamshir79582 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much this video provers a lot of useful information. Just one question how do I revise using the (London A-Z Book) or in general please help thanks

  • @esssexboy
    @esssexboy Жыл бұрын

    I drive a private hire in Colchester, very busy but some passengers make me really hate the human race. It can be stressful at times especially when bookings are running late all the time.

  • @PrivateHireGuy

    @PrivateHireGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I don’t wait over any allocated time. If they’re not there then, cancel and move on. Same with “oh can you stop at x/y/z location on the way?” Only if you put it in the app as a stop, otherwise, no.

  • @melgrant7404

    @melgrant7404

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PrivateHireGuy my taxi is always early!

  • @aldionsylkaj9654
    @aldionsylkaj96542 жыл бұрын

    So watching fully, Apply on TFL then get my GP to sign a form and then send that as well. Anything I should do with the topographical test in terms of preparation? It's not like a london knowledge? And after sending and paying for everything I should expect a response within 3-6 months at least?

  • @58repoman
    @58repoman3 жыл бұрын

    Ola also don't show the amount you get - its an estimate which is also a bit of a lottery- ola pay every day - Friday to Sunday paid on a Monday

  • @vibewithmike27
    @vibewithmike272 жыл бұрын

    Do You still need private hire licence if you use your own vehicle?

  • @usman.chopraa
    @usman.chopraa Жыл бұрын

    Hello boss , i ve uk full DL but i passed my taxi license with automatic does it change anything? TIA

  • @Finggy
    @Finggy3 жыл бұрын

    What's the earnings like at the moment

  • @NaeemAhmed812
    @NaeemAhmed8122 жыл бұрын

    Could you post more info on the vehicle requirements for 2021? Great video thanks for all the info.

  • @PrivateHireGuy

    @PrivateHireGuy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure, here you go: www.uber.com/gb/en/drive/requirements/vehicle-requirements/

  • @DaryoushAbbasie
    @DaryoushAbbasie Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you. Currently I live in South Wales and moving to London. I am registered with uber eat and want to do private hire.(uber drive) So I need to get TfL application and do everything as you explained?? I would be grateful if you advise me how do I go about it.??

  • @PrivateHireGuy

    @PrivateHireGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Yes, start the TFL application as soon as you can to get the ball rolling, as TFL are notoriously slow to process applications. You’ll also have to have a medical, but don’t do that yet until your application progresses. Start looking into the Topography test too, as that’s weird as it’s more about how well you can use a mouse & an A-Z when you do the test, than anything else. Get yourself a copy of the London Master A-Z & start familiarising yourself with how you look up hospital locations etc (by grid number and page reference).

  • @robbrearley8975
    @robbrearley8975 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and very informative thank you, can I ask, I used to drive black van years ago so it was all cash, but what happens if the customers payment bounces ie: no money in their account, do you still get paid or do you lose it?

  • @PrivateHireGuy

    @PrivateHireGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob. The apps take the payments up front, so if it fails the job cancels (normally before you’ve even accepted it).

  • @robbrearley8975

    @robbrearley8975

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PrivateHireGuy brill cheers for that, shouldn't have let my hackney badge go as got 240 people in the queue in front of me apparently 😭

  • @PrivateHireGuy
    @PrivateHireGuy3 жыл бұрын

    TFL Licence info page: tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/private-hire-driver-licence

  • @PrivateHireGuy
    @PrivateHireGuy3 жыл бұрын

    Breakdown of costs for TFL licence application (correct as of 14th February 2021): tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/private-hire-driver-licence#on-this-page-3

  • @Finggy

    @Finggy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was this recorded in 2021?

  • @mowlidid3636
    @mowlidid36362 жыл бұрын

    Where in Isleworth please

  • @Ario2601
    @Ario2601 Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ayeshasvlog8838
    @ayeshasvlog88383 жыл бұрын

    Hi I got a bus licence CAT D do I need to still give a topographic test & also do you know when they are opening back for a fresh private hire licence Thanks.

  • @Finggy

    @Finggy

    3 жыл бұрын

    They should be open now. And yes you would still need to do the topography.

  • @hypedlatino
    @hypedlatino3 жыл бұрын

    Great video very helpful ! subscriber 146 👍🏼

  • @PrivateHireGuy
    @PrivateHireGuy3 жыл бұрын

    This year’s insurance co: www.freewayinsurance.co.uk

  • @theprogrammerrolandmc3039
    @theprogrammerrolandmc30397 ай бұрын

    Any taxi firm ask's you to sit a test tell them you have no contract of employment with them your self employed you can drive for UBER and put you out of business 🤣seriously they are taking the p##s you will be using a sat nav

  • @PrivateHireGuy
    @PrivateHireGuy3 жыл бұрын

    Last years insurance co: www.onesureinsurance.co.uk

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