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Competitive Earnings
Drivers who work peak times regularly take home strong earnings. No salary cap.
💡Friday/Saturday nights, airport runs, and school runs pay the most.
Become a Driver
Why Drive With Local Taxis?
We're always looking for professional drivers to join our team. Local Taxis is based in Blaydon, Gateshead, and serves the whole of Tyne and Wear. Flexible hours, vehicles provided, and a busy area with constant demand.
You choose when you work. Early mornings, late nights, weekends — whatever suits your life. No minimum hours requirement. You log on when you want and log off when you’re done.
All fares are collected from passengers at the end of each journey, so you take home your earnings straight away. Because you’re self-employed, you keep more of what you earn. There’s no cap on your earnings and no ceiling on what you can bring in.
Our tech does the heavy lifting. Accept jobs, navigate, and track earnings all from one app. Jobs come through the app — no waiting at ranks, no dead miles.
Drive your own car or enquire about our vehicle rental scheme. Your choice. If you’re unsure whether your car qualifies, give us a call and we can advise.
25+ areas across Tyne and Wear means constant demand. No quiet patches. Airport runs, school runs, hospital appointments, nights out — the work is there 24/7.
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What You Get
Everything you need to earn well and enjoy the ride.
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App-Based Bookings
Jobs come through the app. Accept, navigate, earn. No rank waiting.
💡Smart routing means less dead miles and more paid jobs.
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Family Company
You’re not a number here. We know every driver by name.
💡Based right here in Blaydon — pop in any time.
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Keep Your Vehicle
Drive your own car or ask about rental options. Your choice.
💡We can advise on vehicle licensing requirements.
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24/7 Operation
Work days, nights, weekends. The demand is there around the clock.
💡Part-time, full-time, evenings only — you decide.
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Full Support
New to the trade? We’ll guide you through licensing, onboarding, and the app.
💡We’ve helped hundreds of new drivers get started.
How to Join the Team
Three steps. Two minutes. Start earning this week.
01 — Apply
Fill in the form below. Takes 2 minutes. Tell us about yourself and your experience.
💡No essay required — just the basics.
02 — Onboarding
We’ll check your documents, get you set up on the app, and show you the ropes.
💡Most drivers are live same day.
03 — Start Earning
Accept your first job and start earning. It’s that simple.
💡Earn from your first journey.
No experience needed. No setup fees. Start this week.
Apply Now →“I've been driving with Local Taxis for three years now. The app's easy, the money's good, and the office lot are sound. Best move I ever made.
Areas We Cover
Based in Blaydon, covering all of Tyne and Wear and beyond. Constant demand across 25+ areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about driving with Local Taxis
Yes. You’ll need a valid private hire or hackney carriage licence issued by your local council. If you haven’t got one yet, we’ll talk you through the application process and help you get started.
Apply through your local council. You’ll need a clean driving licence held for at least 12 months, a DBS check, a medical assessment, and in some cases a knowledge test. The process usually takes a few weeks. We’re happy to walk you through it.
You’ll need access to a suitable vehicle that meets council licensing standards. If you’re unsure whether your car qualifies, give us a call and we can advise.
Ready to Drive With Local Taxis?
Fill in your details and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
Or call us directly on 0191 462 0060