Drive

Drive your way. Build your day.

You work hard to keep your car on the road. You should have a platform that respects that.

With PowerCabs you pay 10% commission only on the PowerCabs trips you complete — no joining fee, no monthly subscription, and nothing at all when you don't get a job.

Become a driver

Step 1 of 8

Add PowerCabs to your driving — you don't necessarily have to leave other platforms.

Your details

Application submitted

Thanks — our team reviews your documents and comes back to you within 48 hours. You can sign into the PowerCabs Driver app with the email and password you just set.

Be Your Real Boss — Not Just on Paper.

You became a taxi driver for freedom and flexibility — not to work harder while handing over as much as a quarter of your earnings to fixed-fare models, and paying a monthly membership fee on top.

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Know what you pay.
Know what you keep.

PowerCabs is built to add another booking source to your working day, without a monthly platform subscription.

  • Completed a PowerCabs job? Commission applies.
  • No PowerCabs job? Nothing to pay

Example trip

Trip value
€50.00
10% PowerCabs commission
−€5.00
You keep
€45.00

€0

Joining fee

€0

Monthly subscription

10%

Completed PowerCabs jobs

€0

Commission if no job is completed

Driver Benefits

Spend less on the car. Earn more from it.

We are always working to bring more value to the drivers on the platform.

Partner rates on the costs you already carry — fuel, valeting and card terminals — plus valet vouchers, referrals and paid branding campaigns that earn you money beyond the meter.

Fuel Savings
Fuel Savings Reduce one of your biggest recurring costs.
Car Wash & Valet
Car Wash & Valet Keep your workplace professional while spending less.
Lower Card Costs
Lower Card Costs 0.8% partner rate* versus advertised 1.69% standard rate.
Driver Loyalty
Driver Loyalty Build recognition and unlock benefits.
Refer & Earn €50
Refer & Earn €50 Grow the family and get rewarded.
Vehicle Income
Vehicle Income Potential €100+ / month on eligible campaigns.

Perks that help you maximise your earnings while you drive with us.

PowerCabs — Power Your Earnings.

The PowerCabs app open on a phone, showing a route across Dublin

Approved and driving in days

Upload your PSV licence, vehicle documents and insurance in the Driver App. Once they are verified you are live — no branch visit, no paperwork queue.

  • Download the Driver App: From the App Store or Google Play.
  • Create your account: Upload the required documents.
  • Get your sticker: Your official PowerCabs rooftop branding, once approved.
  • Verify installation: Send a photo of the fitted sticker through the app.
  • Start earning: Accept your first ride.

Compare the Model

Look beyond the headline commission

Example — one completed €100 PowerCabs job

90% of the fare €10 commission

Illustrative split of PowerCabs commission on a single completed job. It is not an earnings estimate and does not account for your own running costs.

Driver question
PowerCabs
Other Models*
Joining fee
€0
€300
Monthly subscription
€0
€120+
Commission on completed jobs
10%
15-25%
Commission if no PowerCabs job is completed
€0
Depends on model
Saver fare model
No
Up to 25% cut
Driver benefits
High
Low

Joining fee

PowerCabs €0
Other Models* €300

Monthly subscription

PowerCabs €0
Other Models* €120+

Commission on completed jobs

PowerCabs 10%
Other Models* 15-25%

Commission if no PowerCabs job is completed

PowerCabs €0
Other Models* Depends on model

Saver fare model

PowerCabs No
Other Models* Up to 25% cut

Driver benefits

PowerCabs High
Other Models* Low

The PowerCabs advantage: no joining fee, no monthly subscription and no Saver fare cut — just a flat 10% on completed jobs.

Your Car Can Earn More

Drive. Advertise. Earn.

Drive Step 01 Drive Every trip keeps your car on the road and earning.
Advertise Step 02 Advertise Turn your vehicle into a moving billboard seen across Dublin.
Earn Step 03 Earn Get paid extra for eligible campaigns, on top of your fares.

Eligible drivers can participate in approved vehicle marketing campaigns and potentially earn €100+ per month, depending on campaign and eligibility.

Ask About Vehicle Campaigns

The PowerCabs network

Where PowerCabs bookings come from

Drivers can receive bookings generated across several parts of the PowerCabs network.

  • App bookings
  • Website bookings
  • Corporate bookings
  • Airport transfers
  • Hotels & hospitality
  • Dispatch bookings
  • Pre-bookings
  • Pet-friendly trips

Driver Support

Still have a question? Talk to us.

Our driver support team handles registration, documents, payments and anything else that comes up on the road. Real people, based here.

Driver Support
+353 89 965 4467 Tap to call Or message on WhatsApp

Driver support is available 24/7, every day of the year.

FAQ

Driver Questions, Answered.

Download the Driver App, complete registration, upload your documents, and wait for approval.

SPSV Licence, Suitability Certificate, Commercial Insurance, and valid Road Tax.

Provide your IBAN during registration. Earnings are transferred weekly and can be viewed in Recent Transactions.

Yes. Drive whenever you want with complete flexibility.

If you've already started driving to the pickup location, you may receive a cancellation fee depending on eligibility.

Yes. Bonuses and promotions are available based on completed trips and peak-hour driving.

Want the Full Driver FAQ?

Get every answer in one place — registration, documents, payments and more — in our complete Driver FAQ guide.

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