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 • Bath

Drive fair. Earn better.

Bath is one of the most in-demand cities in the South West. Keep more of every fare with fair pay, flexible hours, and real local support.

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Bath, built for Drivers

Compact routes. Layered demand. More trips per hour.

Bath Spa Station

City Centre

Bristol Airport

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Work on your terms

Choose your own hours and stay in control of your schedule.

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Competitive fares, regular pay, and a flat transparent platform fee.

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Drive locally

Reliable demand across Bath, Keynsham, Saltford, and beyond.

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You’re supported

Real people are available when you need help—not just a chatbot.

BATH DEMAND, MAPPED

A city with reasons to keep moving.

Bath is more than a weekend destination. Tourism, hospitality, universities, commuters, and airport transfers create layered demand across the whole week.

01 - RAIL

Bath Spa Station

High pickup demand throughout the day from one of the South West's busiest interchanges.

02 - CITY

Roman Baths & centre

Reliable visitor and lifestyle trips through every season.

03 - LEISURE

Racecourse & events

Strong peak earning periods around race days and major events.

04 - EDUCATION

Universities

Term-time student travel, especially evenings and weekends.

05 - COMMUTERS

Keynsham & Saltford

Consistent morning and evening routes into Bath city centre.

06 - AIRPORT

Bristol Airport runs

Premium early morning and late evening transfers from Bath.

THE ZIPPE DIFFERENCE

No gimmicks. Just a better way to drive.

We built a platform that puts Drivers first, with transparent earnings and reliable local support.

01 / YOUR FARE

Keep more of every fare.

When you drive with Zippe, your earnings belong to you. We’ve scrapped the unfair commission models and hidden app fees that cut into your hard-earned profits, replacing them with a simple, transparent system built around fairness.

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02 / YOUR TIME

Flexible hours

Drive when you want, as much or as little as you choose.

03 / YOUR CERTAINTY

Fair pay, guaranteed

Know exactly what you'll earn before you accept a trip.

04 / YOUR TEAM

Dedicated support

Friendly UK-based support whenever you need it.

GET STARTED

From sign-up to first trip.

You could be on the road and earning better fares with Zippe in less than 48 hours.

Download the app

Get the Zippe Driver app from the App Store or Google Play and create your account.

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Complete checks

Upload your private hire licence and vehicle documents for review.

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Start earning

Once approved, go online, accept your first trip, and start earning fair fares.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently asked questions about driving with Zippe in Bath.

Everything you need to know about getting started, earnings, licensing requirements, and working on our platform.

What do I need to start driving with Zippe in Bath?

To drive with Zippe, you will need a valid private hire licence, a licensed vehicle that meets local standards, and the required insurance documentation. Once you download the driver app and upload your documents, our team will review your application quickly so you can get on the road.

How much does Zippe charge drivers?

We believe in fairness and transparency. Zippe operates on a flat, transparent platform fee with no hidden deductions or surge confusion, meaning you keep significantly more of every fare you earn.

Where is driver demand highest in Bath?

Bath offers layered demand throughout the week. Key hotspots include Bath Spa Station, the Roman Baths and bustling city centre, local universities during term time, regular events at the Racecourse, commuter routes, and premium airport transfer runs to Bristol Airport.

How quickly can I start earning?

You can go from sign-up to your first trip in less than 48 hours. Simply download the app, submit your documents for checks, and go online as soon as you're approved.

What kind of support is available for drivers?

Zippe provides friendly, dedicated UK-based support whenever you need assistance, ensuring you're never left stranded on the road.

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"

Drive fair. Earn better.

Work on your terms

Keep more

Drive locally

You’re supported

A city with reasons to keep moving.

Bath Spa Station

Roman Baths & centre

Racecourse & events

Universities

Keynsham & Saltford

Bristol Airport runs

No gimmicks. Just a better way to drive.

Keep more of every fare.

Flexible hours

Fair pay, guaranteed

Dedicated support

From sign-up to first trip.

Download the app

Complete checks

Start earning

Frequently asked questions about driving with Zippe in Bath.

South Gloucestershire Driver

Bath & North East Somerset Driver

Tony (Driver)

Hannah (Driver)

South Gloucestershire Driver

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