Updated: 12 November 2026
Comparison
| Taxi | Courier | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Polish cat. B | not needed on a bike |
| Tests and KRK | yes | no |
| Vehicle | own car or owner’s car | bike, scooter or car |
| Where | Tricity and area | all of Poland |
| Optymist settlement | 50 zł / week | 30 zł / week |
Taxi — who it suits
- You have a Polish licence and want to earn more per hour.
- Optymist drivers usually earn 1,200–4,000 zł a week — depending on hours and timing.
- Factor in costs: fuel, and rent if you drive an owner’s car.
Courier — who it suits
- You want to start right away, with no licence or tests.
- You’re waiting for a licence exchange or you’re studying.
- On a bike you have practically no fuel costs.
You can combine them
Many drivers start as couriers and move to taxi once their licence is exchanged — at Optymist without changing partner.
More: how to become a driver, how to become a courier, student jobs.
FAQ
Which pays better: taxi or courier?
Taxi usually pays more per hour but needs a Polish licence, tests and a car. Bike courier work starts faster and cheaper.
Do couriers need a licence?
Not on a bike. On a scooter or in a car, yes.
Can I start as a courier and then drive a taxi?
Yes, at Optymist without changing partner.
