I already drive for Uber in Bristol. Can I just add Zippe to my existing setup?

Yes, straightforwardly. Your Bristol City Council private hire driver’s and vehicle licences already cover you to work for any licensed private hire operator — you don’t need a new licence to add Zippe. Download the Zippe Driver app, upload your existing licence documents, and you’re typically approved within 48 hours. You can then run both platforms simultaneously.

Does it matter what car I drive?

It matters to Bristol City Council’s licensing team more than it matters to Zippe. The council requires your vehicle to be under 10 years old, pass their vehicle inspection, and meet their private hire vehicle standards. Within those parameters, Zippe accepts saloons, estates, MPVs, hybrids, electric vehicles, and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Can I work in Bath with a Bristol City Council licence?

A Bristol City Council private hire licence authorises you to accept pre-booked trips through a Bristol-licensed operator. Trips that begin in Bristol and end in Bath are generally fine. Basing yourself primarily in Bath and accepting trips originating there is a more complex question — the rules on cross-boundary PHV operation are nuanced and worth confirming directly with Bristol City Council.

What’s the DVLA check code and do I actually need it?

Yes. Bristol City Council requires a DVLA licence check code as part of your application — it allows them to view your driving record online without you posting your physical licence. Generate it through the DVLA’s 'Share Driving Licence' service on gov.uk. Note that each code expires after 21 days.

Is there a knowledge test for private hire drivers in Bristol?

No. Bristol City Council does not require a topographical knowledge test for private hire licence applicants. (The knowledge test applies to hackney carriage — black cab — licences only.)

I have a Bristol licence. Can I drive in Bath?

A Bristol City Council licence allows you to pick up pre-booked passengers through a Bristol-licensed operator. If you plan to base yourself primarily in Bath, you should contact the B&NES licensing team to ensure you are compliant with their specific cross-boundary rules. Often, if Bath is your main area, a B&NES licence is the safer, more professional route.

B&NES has specific vehicle standards regarding age and condition. Always check the B&NES council website before purchasing a vehicle for work. Hybrids and EVs are increasingly popular in Bath—they are cheaper to run in stop-start city traffic and are a big hit with eco-conscious tourists.

Drive with Zippe in Cardiff
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Drive Fair. Earn Better.

Cardiff is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, and one of its most underserved for fair-pay driving. Zippe Drivers in Cardiff keep more of every fare, set their own hours, and drive for a platform that actually supports them.

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Why Cardiff Drivers choose Zippe

Transparent earnings

See exactly what each trip pays before you accept it, and keep more of it. No hidden service fees, no unexplained deductions at the end of your shift.

Your schedule, your rules

Bath's tourist and hospitality economy means demand throughout the week, not just Friday night. Drive the hours that suit you, with no minimums and no penalties.

A platform that respects you

Real support from a team you can actually reach. Zippe was built because drivers deserved better, and that's still what drives every decision we make. Learn more.

Cardiff: a city that never runs out of demand

What makes Cardiff particularly strong for Drivers is the combination of a large permanent population, a major university base, a thriving hospitality sector, and one of the UK’s busiest sports and entertainment venues. That’s not just weekend work: it’s year-round income.

High-demand areas for Zippe drivers in Cardiff include:

Cardiff Central station: one of the busiest rail stations in Wales, generating consistent pickup demand throughout the day and evening
Principality Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park area): home of Welsh rugby and major music events.
Cardiff Bay: the waterfront regeneration area is a major dining, entertainment and hotel district. Strong evening and weekend demand.
Cardiff City Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park: football and rugby fixtures add regular demand spikes outside the Principality Stadium calendar
Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University: two large student populations generating consistent demand during term time, particularly evenings and weekends
St David’s and the city centre shopping district: retail footfall during the day, evening economy from restaurants and bars
Cardiff Airport runs: longer fares to and from Cardiff Airport (CF62) are a reliable revenue source, particularly for early morning departures
Roath, Pontcanna, Canton: affluent residential suburbs with high private hire demand for evening dining and leisure

Cardiff’s geography also works in drivers’ favour: the city centre is compact, which means short turnaround times between trips and less dead mileage than in more sprawling cities.

Start earning in Cardiff

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Download the Driver app and create your account to get started with Zippe.

Upload your personal documents

Safety is important for us at Zippe, so we review and verify all of the required documents before you start driving with us.
Please allow up to 48 hours.

Add vehicle and bank details

We need to know your vehicle information and review and verify this, so uploading vehicle documents is the next thing to do. We also want to ensure you're paid weekly, so be sure to add your payment information. Please allow up to 48 hours.

Start driving!

Once your profile is confirmed you’ll be up and running as a Zippe Driver! Remember our Driver support team can be found within the ‘Help & Support’ section within your app and are happy to help.

Experiences that speak volumes

South Gloucestershire Driver

“I highly recommend to everyone to become a Zippe Driver, it is the best company. They’re friendly, and sometimes you feel like family, you know - and when you work with a company like that, you feel at home and you don't feel like a stranger”
Bath & North East Somerset Driver

"I have absolutely no problems driving with Zippe at all. I’d say that they're straight, they're friendly, they're easy to deal with, they’re understanding if you've got an issue or a problem, which means you can't fulfil a trip."
Tony (Driver)

“Since September 2024 when I first met the management and staff, I found them all friendly and welcoming, and I find them very accommodating when I explained my usual set pattern of working hours. They communicate well and really helped me out when my vehicle broke down recently by providing me with a rental vehicle in order for me to continue working!! All in all I find the company a breath of fresh air in that they will always talk to you, solve any problems, and all with a cheery attitude. Good stuff zippe!!!”
Hannah (Driver)

“Zippe are a great company to work for, the staff are all very friendly and approachable. They are also quick to respond to any queries or issues that I have.”
South Gloucestershire Driver

"I do recommend other drivers to be part of Zippe's team - or you could say family. It's a whole system, everything is organised, everything in place, you know what job you're doing"

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Zippe Driver FAQ, your guide to how we’re redefining the transport industry. From competitive earnings and steady school contracts to our "family-first" ethical culture, you’ll find clear, honest answers to all your most important questions right here.

Yes. To drive with Zippe in Cardiff you’ll need a private hire driver’s licence issued by Cardiff Council, a licensed private hire vehicle, and valid private hire (‘hire and reward’) insurance. If you’re not yet licensed, our requirements page walks you through the full process step by step.
Earnings depend on when and where you drive, but Cardiff’s mix of student demand, daily commuters, and major events at the Principality Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium means consistent work throughout the week. Event days in particular — Six Nations matches, major concerts, cup finals — are among the highest-earning opportunities available to any Cardiff private hire driver. Unlike Uber and Bolt, Zippe’s lower commission means more of every fare stays with you. [Add specific earnings figure when data is available.
Yes — there’s no exclusivity requirement. You’re free to drive for multiple platforms simultaneously. Many Zippe drivers multi-app and find their overall earnings improve because of our lower commission rate on every Zippe trip.
Most drivers are live within 48 hours of submitting complete documents. The main variable is verifying your Cardiff Council private hire licence. Once everything is confirmed, you can start accepting trips straight away.
Your vehicle needs to meet Cardiff Council’s private hire vehicle licensing standards — typically under 10 years old, with a valid MOT, private hire insurance, and a council vehicle inspection. We accept saloons, estates, MPVs, and hybrid or electric vehicles. EVs are increasingly requested by Cardiff passengers, particularly for Cardiff Bay and city centre trips.
No. There are no minimum hours and no minimum trips. You drive when it suits you — whether that’s picking up shifts around a stadium event calendar or driving full-time. Zippe works around your life.
Yes — Cardiff Airport transfers are among the better-paying longer fares available to Cardiff Zippe drivers. Early morning and late evening departures generate reliable demand. There’s no restriction on operating area once you’re licensed by Cardiff Council.

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Drive with Zippe in Cardiff
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