Everything you need to know — council licensing, costs, earnings, and how to join the UK's fastest-growing taxi platform with zero commission and a free first month.
Earn £36,000–£57,000/year
Full-time. Keep 100% of every fare with Joe Maxi.
Keeping 100% of your fares with Joe Maxi
20 hrs/week
£400–£600/week
per week
£20,800–£31,200/year
per year (before expenses)
40 hrs/week
£700–£1,100/week
per week
£36,400–£57,200/year
per year (before expenses)
50 hrs/week
£900–£1,400/week
per week
£46,800–£72,800/year
per year (before expenses)
Estimates based on average UK taxi fares. Actual earnings vary by location, hours worked, and vehicle type. Expenses include fuel, insurance, and Joe Maxi subscription (£49.95/month).
On a £100 fare, here is what you actually keep
| Feature | Joe Maxi | Uber | Bolt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission on fares | 0% | 25–30% | 20–25% |
| Driver keeps (per £100) | £100 | £70–75 | £75–80 |
| Monthly platform fee | £49.95 flat | None (takes % instead) | None (takes % instead) |
| Surge pricing | Never | Yes — up to 3x | Yes — up to 2.5x |
| Advance bookings | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| UK coverage | 5,063 locations | Major cities only | Major cities only |
| Driver support | UK-based team | App only | App only |
| First month | Free | N/A | N/A |
The complete process from application to your first booking
Apply to your local council for a Private Hire or Hackney Carriage licence. Requirements vary by council but typically include a DBS check, medical, and local knowledge test. Most councils process applications within 6–12 weeks.
Your council will require a DVLA licence check as part of the application. You'll need a clean or near-clean licence — most councils allow up to 3 penalty points.
Your vehicle must pass a council taxi inspection — typically a more rigorous MOT covering safety, comfort, and accessibility standards. Most councils require vehicles under 5–10 years old.
Standard car insurance does not cover taxi work. You need Public Hire or Private Hire insurance. Specialist taxi insurers include Adrian Flux, Taxi Insurer, and Swinton. Expect to pay £1,200–£2,500/year.
Once licensed, register on Joe Maxi in minutes. Upload your taxi licence, driver licence, and vehicle details. Our team verifies your documents and activates your account — usually within 24 hours.
Go online on the Joe Maxi driver dashboard and start receiving booking alerts in your area. Your first month is completely free — then just £49.95/month with zero commission on every fare you earn.
Keep 100% of every fare. Joe Maxi charges a flat £49.95/month — not a percentage of your earnings.
Receive booking requests the moment a passenger in your area submits one. First driver to accept gets the job.
Work anywhere in the UK. Set your job radius from 5 to 100 miles and receive bookings across your area.
Go online when you want to work. No minimum hours, no booking targets, no penalties for being offline.
Every driver on the platform is council-verified. No gig workers — a professional, trusted network.
140,800+ indexed pages driving passengers to Joe Maxi every day. More passengers means more bookings for you.
Already licensed? Register with Joe Maxi today.
First month free. Then £49.95/month. Zero commission on every fare — forever.