Work with us
Drive with RTransfer
Licensed private hire or taxi driver in the Edinburgh area? Join our partner network for pre-booked airport, city and long-distance work, day and night.
Why drive with us
Pre-booked work, no rank queues
RTransfer has been running airport transfers in Edinburgh for over 12 years. Our partner drivers get pre-booked jobs with flight details and fixed prices, so you know where you are going and what the job is before you set off.
- Pre-booked airport, city and long-distance jobs
- Flight details and pickup notes with every job
- Fixed prices, agreed with the customer in advance
- Work 24/7: choose the shifts that suit you
- Golf, tour, wedding and student work too
- A friendly local team on WhatsApp
The work we offer
- Edinburgh Airport pickupsMeet & greet
- City-to-city journeysGlasgow to Inverness
- Student arrivalsSept and Jan
- Golf transfersSt Andrews and more
- Whisky and private toursFull days
- Weddings and eventsGuest shuttles
Terms and payment are agreed with every driver before the first job.
How it works
- Apply online. Two minutes, no documents needed yet.
- We call you. We talk through the work, your availability, payment and terms.
- Document check. Driving licence, private hire or taxi licence, vehicle licence and insurance.
- Start taking jobs. Pre-booked work sent to you with all the details.
What you need
- A private hire or taxi driver licence from a Scottish council, or an application in progress
- A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
- Good local knowledge of Edinburgh and the airport, or the willingness to learn it
- A smartphone with WhatsApp, and friendly, professional manners
See the kind of service our customers expect in our meet and greet guide and our fleet.
Driver application
Apply to drive with us
Driver questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Drivers in and around Edinburgh who hold, or are applying for, a private hire or taxi driver licence from a Scottish council, with a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
Do I need my own car?
Tell us in your application. We work with drivers who have their own licensed vehicle, and we will talk you through the options if you do not have one yet.
What kind of work is it?
Mostly pre-booked Edinburgh Airport pickups and drop-offs, plus city-to-city journeys, student arrivals, golf transfers, tours and weddings. Bookings run 24/7, so there is work at every time of day.
How much will I earn?
We talk through payment and terms with every driver before the first job, so you know exactly what you earn per job.
What documents will you ask for?
After we speak, we check your driver licence, your private hire or taxi licence, your vehicle licence and insurance. Please do not send documents through the website form.