For drivers
Taxi driver jobs in Ireland with fairer earnings.
Licensed SPSV and private hire drivers across Dublin, Galway, Cork and nationwide. Lower commission on Plus and Pro, priority jobs at peak times, weekly payouts, and Ireland-based support when disputes or licensing questions come up.
Hale is built for licensed SPSV and private hire drivers who are tired of rising commission and slow support. You choose the jobs you take, see clearer earnings, and get paid on a schedule you can plan around.
Free keeps a standard take-rate — good if you drive part-time. Plus and Pro trade a published monthly fee for lower commission, stronger job priority, and tools like destination filters when you want to aim for home.
Our ops team knows Irish licensing, airport queues, and fare disputes. When something needs a human decision, you are not stuck in an endless ticket queue.
- Weekly payouts on Free; faster settlement on higher tiers
- Priority access to airport, corporate, and peak-time jobs on Plus and Pro
- No obligation to accept every ping — you stay in control of your day
- Onboarding support for documents, insurance, and vehicle standards
Compared
How Hale stacks up for drivers
What drivers keep after each fare, how jobs are offered at peak times, payout timing, and who picks up the phone when a trip or licensing question needs a person — not a template reply.
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| Feature | Typical platforms | Hale Cabs |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | High take-rate, week after week | Lower commission on Plus and Pro |
| Job ranking | Opaque queues and incentives | Clearer priority for subscribed drivers |
| Payouts | Slow or fee-heavy cashouts | Predictable payout schedule |
| Support | Hard to reach a person | Local ops team across Ireland |
| Rider quality | Race-to-the-bottom pricing | Riders who value reliability, not just the cheapest click |
Why subscribe
Benefits of a driver plan
A published monthly fee replaces a slice of per-trip commission — so busy weeks and airport runs work for you, not just the platform. Cancel or change tier at renewal.
Keep more of each fare
A monthly plan replaces a chunk of commission. Busy weeks stop feeling like working for the platform.
Priority access to jobs
Subscribed drivers see stronger job offers first when demand is high.
Tools that respect your time
Clearer earnings views, destination filters on higher tiers, and less noise in the queue.
A platform that answers
When a fare dispute or licensing question comes up, you talk to people who know private hire.
Driver plans
Pay a plan, keep more of the fare
Monthly plans in EUR. Illustrative pricing for Ireland — confirm when you apply.
Free
Standard commission. Good if you drive part-time.
Free/month
- Access to the job board
- In-app navigation
- Weekly payouts
- Basic support
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Plus
Lower commission for regular drivers.
€17/month
- Reduced platform fee
- Priority on nearby jobs
- Destination filter
- Faster support
Pro
For full-time drivers who want the strongest economics.
€33/month
- Lowest commission tier
- First look at airport and corporate jobs
- Earnings coaching insights
- Named account contact
FAQ
Driver questions
Licensing, documents, payouts, plans, job priority, and how Hale compares for drivers in Ireland.
Licensed SPSV or private hire drivers with a suitable vehicle, valid insurance for hire work in Ireland, and the documents we need for onboarding. We walk you through licensing, insurance, and vehicle checks when you apply.
Free uses a standard commission on each job. Plus and Pro are monthly plans that reduce what we take per trip and improve job priority, destination filters, and support response times. You can change or cancel at renewal.
We run a regular weekly payout schedule on Free so you can plan your week. Plus and Pro may unlock faster settlement — we explain the exact timing when you join and in your driver dashboard.
No. You choose what you take. Destination filters on Plus and Pro help you aim toward home or a preferred area at the end of a shift. We do not penalise you for declining jobs that do not suit your day.
Contact support with the trip details. Local ops review GPS, wait time, and the booking notes — then we get back to you with a clear outcome. Disputes are handled by people who know Irish private hire, not an automated template.
You need the right SPSV licence and insurance for the areas you work in Ireland. We confirm coverage when you apply and can discuss airport, city, and regional demand for your vehicle type.
Typically your SPSV driver licence, vehicle licence where applicable, insurance certificate for private hire, NCT or roadworthiness proof, and bank details for payouts. We send a checklist when you get in touch — requirements follow NTA rules.
Higher tiers get stronger priority when airport, corporate, and peak-time jobs are offered. Pro drivers are first in line for long-distance and account work where those jobs are available in your area.
Yes — change at renewal or ask support to move you sooner if your driving hours change. If you drop to Free, standard commission applies from the next billing period.
Ready to drive with Hale?
Send your licence details, vehicle type, and the areas you want to work. We will walk through Free, Plus, and Pro and what onboarding requires.
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