Who can become a driver?

You must be at least 21 years old and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 1 year. You will also need a Taxi or Private Hire driver badge from your local council.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Owner drivers are welcome, and we can also help you lease an office-owned vehicle. If you use your own vehicle, it must be properly licensed, insured and MOT’d.

How do I receive bookings?

Bookings are sent via the driver app, email or API. Instant jobs appear as soon as a customer books, and pre-planned work can be scheduled 2–52 weeks in advance.

How and when do I get paid?

Completed journeys are added to the payable list daily. Account work is generally paid in arrears on an agreed schedule, with a clear self-billing process.

Can I be a supply partner instead of a driver?

Yes. If you are a professional ground-transport company, you can join our Supply Partner Programme and receive bookings from our global customer reach.

Drivers & operators wanted

Drive with us

Join our taxi and private-hire driver network. Owner drivers, badge holders and supply partners are welcome across the UK. Instant bookings, pre-planned work 2–52 weeks ahead, and a 24/7 control room that keeps you moving.

Email drivers@tridenttaxis.com Call 01436 406288

Why drive with us

A busy, reliable driver network

24/7, 365 control room

Our control room is always on, dispatching around 3,000 bookings every week.

Account work included

Access NHS, council, MOD, Cameron House and other contracted account work.

UK-wide opportunity

Licensed drivers can accept jobs locally or across the country via the driver app.

Simple payment process

Clear self-billing and regular payments for completed journeys.

Supportive team

Friendly, supportive culture with training and promotion prospects.

No fixed taxi zone

Private-hire work crosses council boundaries, unlike zoned hackney carriage taxis.

Minimum requirements

Becoming a driver is easier than you think

The minimum requirement is 21 years of age and at least 1 year holding a full UK driving licence. You will need a Taxi or Private Hire driver badge from your local council — for example, an Argyll and Bute badge currently costs only £133 for 3 years.

Apply for a taxi driver badge

Owner driver requirements

Good knowledge of the area you work in
Excellent customer service skills
Own satellite navigation with up-to-date maps
Fluent English (other languages are a bonus)

Documents to register

Full UK driving licence (both sides)
PCO, taxi or private-hire driver licence (both sides)
Vehicle log book (V5) page 2
Vehicle PCO / PHC / taxi licence
Current MOT (no more than 6 months old) if required
Private hire or public hire insurance certificate
Current council test certificate

How to join

Three ways to get started

Email us

Send your details to drivers@tridenttaxis.com and we will reply within 24–72 hours to discuss next steps.

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Download the app

Get the app

Visit the office

Bring your documents to our Helensburgh office or email copies. Questions? Call 01436 406288.

Call us

Driver agreement

Download the agreement to understand the terms before joining.

Download agreement

Supply partners

Be part of our journey

If you are a professional ground transport company with high standards and ambition to grow, we are always looking for partners to help us offer a global car and driver booking service.

What we offer

Global customer reach
Easy self-billing payment process
Advance bookings for easier dispatch planning
Dedicated help and support
Online extranet to manage bookings

How it works

1.Journey request: a customer books a journey and we send you details by email, app or API.
2.Fulfilment: provide the driver and vehicle on time and aim for 5-star customer ratings.
3.Get paid: completed journeys are added to the payable list with a simple self-billing process.