The carrier
The business carrying out taxi transport needs the appropriate taxi licence. Working as a driver under a fleet partner does not automatically mean applying for your own business licence.
Taxi licensing in Poland: a guide for drivers
A taxi licence, a vehicle extract and the driver’s documents serve different purposes. Before starting with Uber or Bolt in Poland, establish who is the carrier and which formalities apply to you.
Driver, carrier and vehicle
The vehicle
The car needs the appropriate licensing extract and taxi documentation. Confirm which vehicle will be used and who handles the required formalities.
The driver
You need your own documents and current qualifications. English-speaking assistance does not remove the requirement for a Polish driving licence for taxi passenger transport.
Sources: Uber’s fleet-partner licensing guidance and Poland’s Road Transport Inspectorate information (Polish), checked 17 October 2026.
Local taxi licensing procedures
The relevant city procedure sets out the application and attachments. Check the current card before arranging a visit or paying an administrative fee:
- Kraków: procedure KM-34 - licence applications by businesses and the required driver and vehicle documents.
- Lublin: procedure KM-018 - licence, vehicle extracts and driver lists.
- Rzeszów: issuing a taxi licence - applications and supporting documents.
These official pages are in Polish. Checked 17 October 2026. Ask your local office which steps apply to the selected cooperation model.
Questions to resolve with the office
- Will you work under the partner’s licence or operate as an independent carrier?
- Does the selected car already have the required documents?
- Which personal documents need to be renewed or supplied?
- Who files the relevant applications and confirms completion?
- What must be ready before platform activation and the first trip?
Your next step
Use our driver onboarding guide or contact the team in your city. Timing depends on the documents and approvals; confirm it before planning your first shift.
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