30 questions every driver and courier asks — short answers
The questions we hear most: documents, earnings, taxes, account blocks and roadside checks. A short answer + a link to the full article.
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01Getting started in taxi
Do I need a Polish driving licence to drive a taxi?
Yes. Since 17 June 2024 anyone carrying passengers must hold a Polish driving licence.
Read more: A Polish driving licence for taxi drivers: who needs it and how to exchange yoursHow do I exchange a foreign licence for a Polish one?
After 185 days of living in Poland you apply at the office with a sworn translation. The fee is 100 zł.
Read more: A Polish driving licence for taxi drivers: who needs it and how to exchange yoursWhich medical tests do I need?
A medical and psychological examination for taxi drivers at an authorised centre.
Read more: Medical tests, criminal record and driver ID: the full taxi document listWhere do I get a criminal record certificate?
From the National Criminal Register (KRK) — at an information point or online, no older than 30 days. For the driver ID you also need one from your home country with a sworn translation.
Read more: Medical tests, criminal record and driver ID: the full taxi document listWhat is a driver ID card?
A card with your photo and licence number that must be visible in the car wherever the municipality requires it.
Read more: Medical tests, criminal record and driver ID: the full taxi document listHow long does it take to start with Enigma?
24 hours once we have all your documents.
Read more: How to start driving a taxi in Poland: step by stepCan I work without my own car?
Yes, taxi car rental starts at 500 zł a week.
Read more: Own car or rental: which pays off for a taxi driver02Getting started in delivery
Which licence do I need for a delivery scooter?
Up to 50 cc: AM or B. Up to 125 cc: A1, or B held for at least 3 years.
Read more: Which licence for a delivery scooter: 50 cc, 125 cc or a bikeCan I deliver by bike?
Yes — no licence needed and no fuel costs.
Read more: Scooter, bike or car for delivery: a comparisonWhat contract does a courier work on?
An umowa zlecenia — we prepare it for you. This now applies to Bolt Food too.
Read more: How to become a courier with Wolt, Uber Eats, Glovo and Bolt FoodDo students pay ZUS?
Students under 26 on an umowa zlecenia pay no ZUS as long as they keep student status for the whole contract.
Read more: PIT, the youth relief and student ZUS: how to get money back on an umowa zlecenia03Money
How much does a taxi driver really earn?
On average ≈ 60 zł/h from the apps in Warsaw and ≈ 50 zł in Poznań — before fees, fuel and tax.
Read more: How much does a taxi driver earn in Warsaw and PoznańHow much does a courier earn?
On average 30–40 zł/h from the apps — depending on city and transport.
Read more: Scooter, bike or car for delivery: a comparisonWhen does the money arrive?
Your choice: weekly (we send it on Monday by 17:00), daily — each day’s earnings arrive the next day, or instantly in the Enigma Partner app — whenever you want, even after every trip.
Read more: Weekly, daily or instant payout? How to choose your payout modeDo in-app withdrawals cost extra?
No. You only pay the weekly Enigma fee for your mode.
Read more: Weekly, daily or instant payout? How to choose your payout modeWhich costs are easy to miss?
Fuel, rental, the partner fee, tax and idle time between orders.
Read more: How much does a taxi driver earn in Warsaw and PoznańWhich hours pay best?
Taxi — weekday mornings and evenings plus weekend nights. Delivery — lunch and dinner, especially in the rain.
Read more: When to work to earn more: peak hours, weather and a weekly planHow can I save on fuel?
The E100 card for fuel from your balance and a 50% VAT refund on fuel and servicing.
Read more: How to save on fuel: the E100 card and 50% VAT refundDoes it pay to use several apps?
Yes — less waiting between orders, and one Enigma fee.
Read more: Working several apps at once: less waiting, more earning04Taxes and ZUS
How much tax does a courier pay in Glovo and Pyszne?
27.75% over 26, 19.25% under 26 and 0% for students.
Read more: Courier taxes and ZUS: what you actually keepWhat is the youth relief (ulga dla młodych)?
A PIT exemption up to 85,528 zł a year for people under 26 — including an umowa zlecenia with a company.
Read more: PIT, the youth relief and student ZUS: how to get money back on an umowa zleceniaWhat is PIT-11 and do I have to file?
It’s your annual income statement for the previous year. Based on it, the annual return is filed from 15 February to 30 April — easiest via Twój e-PIT.
Read more: PIT, the youth relief and student ZUS: how to get money back on an umowa zleceniaHow much is ZUS in Uber Eats?
194.14 zł a month on an umowa zlecenia.
Read more: Courier taxes and ZUS: what you actually keep05Account, rating and safety
Why was my account blocked?
Usually expired documents, a failed face check, complaints or many cancellations.
Read more: Account blocked in Uber, Bolt or a delivery app: why and what to doHow do I appeal a block?
In the app — through the Help Centre or Verification Centre. Attach evidence and message us; we’ll help.
Read more: Account blocked in Uber, Bolt or a delivery app: why and what to doHow do I raise my rating?
A clean car or bag, punctuality and a short message when something goes wrong.
Read more: 8 habits that raise your rating and tipsWhat should I do after a collision?
Make the scene safe, take photos, fill in a statement and tell us — we’ll guide the next steps.
Read more: A collision, accident or ITD check: what to do step by stepWhich documents do I need at a roadside check?
Licence, registration with the taxi entry, licence extract, driver ID (if required) and OC insurance.
Read more: A collision, accident or ITD check: what to do step by stepWhat’s the fine for not having a Polish licence?
2,000 zł — checks are run by the Police, ITD and Border Guard.
Read more: A Polish driving licence for taxi drivers: who needs it and how to exchange yoursHow do I switch partners without a break?
Message us before ending your current partnership — we prepare everything while you keep driving.
Read more: How to switch partners without a break in workThank you! This helps us write better.
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