Updated: 12 November 2026
Who can inspect you
Mostly the police and the Road Transport Inspection (ITD), often in joint operations. They check the driver, the car and whether the ride is carried out under a licence.
What to carry and keep in the car
- A Polish driving licence — required for passenger transport drivers since 17 June 2024.
- Registration certificate with the additional taxi inspection entry.
- Valid OC insurance — for passenger transport, not standard cover.
- Licence extract (wypis z licencji) for this car.
- Driver ID card (identyfikator) visible to passengers — with your photo, name and licence number.
- Taxi markings as required by the municipality that issued the licence.
- Medical and psychological certificates — valid at all times while driving.
- The phone with the ride app — you must show it to inspectors on request.
Penalties
- Not showing or not making available the device with the app — 12,000 zł.
- Carrying passengers without a licence — penalties run into thousands of złoty. A court in Kraków, for example, upheld a 10,000 zł penalty for a driver who carried app passengers without a licence.
- Missing driver ID cards — in February 2026 the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA, II GSK 1826/22) ruled that missing ID cards in cars are a gross breach of licence conditions. The company lost its licence, and all its drivers lost the right to drive with it.
Getting through a check without stress
- Keep all documents in one folder and the ID card always in the same visible spot.
- Watch the dates: taxi inspection every year, medical and psychological certificates every 5 years.
- Stay calm during the check and show what you are asked for.
- If something is missing or unclear, call your fleet partner straight away.
At Optymist you get the licence extract from us, and your manager keeps track of document dates with you. Support is available 24/7 — during inspections too.
See also: traffic fines and points 2026 and medical and psychological tests.
FAQ
Do I have to show inspectors my phone with the app?
Yes. Refusing to show the device with the app carries a 12,000 zł penalty.
Is a missing ID card a minor issue?
No. In 2026 the NSA ruled it a gross breach of licence conditions — the company lost its licence.
Who issues the licence extract?
The licence holder, i.e. your fleet partner. At Optymist you get it from us.
