What Documents Are Needed to Work as a Taxi Driver in Poland?
Working as a taxi driver in Poland is a great way to earn money with a flexible schedule. However, to start legally, you need to prepare several key documents.
- Driving Licence
The basic requirement is a Polish category B driving licence held for at least 2 years.
Without it, you cannot apply for a taxi licence. - Medical Certificate and Psychological Tests
Every driver must obtain:
a medical certificate confirming that there are no health restrictions for driving;
psychological tests (psychotests) confirming that the driver is mentally fit to operate a vehicle safely.
Both documents must be valid and issued by an authorized medical center. - Criminal Record Certificate
You must provide a certificate of no criminal record from the National Criminal Register (Krajowy Rejestr Karny).
This ensures the safety and trust of passengers. - Taxi Licence
To operate legally, drivers must have a taxi transport licence (licencja taxi).
If you work through a fleet partner such as AB Group, the company can help with all formalities, including obtaining the licence.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the city, additional requirements may include:
- official vehicle markings according to local regulations,
- a cash register or mobile payment app,
- registration of the vehicle in the city’s taxi database.
Summary
To work legally as a taxi driver in Poland, you will need:
- a category B driving licence,
- a medical certificate and psychotests,
- a criminal record certificate,
- a taxi licence.
Once you have these documents, you can start working with Uber, Bolt or FreeNow through AB Group and earn money legally and safely.
