Updated: 12 November 2026
Uber
- Uber’s service fee is a percentage of each fare. According to Uber it is currently 25%, but it can vary by city and product.
- Drivers keep 100% of tips.
- Third-party fees, such as airport parking, are passed on — Uber doesn’t keep them.
- Lots of rides in Tricity, with many international and airport passengers.
Bolt
- Very popular in Poland — often the most requests in town, especially short rides.
- Several ride classes, including standard, Comfort and larger cars. Higher classes need a newer, bigger car.
- You can see the commission and fees in the app and on Bolt’s invoices — check them, as they change over time.
FreeNow
- An app with a long history in taxi.
- Usually fewer rides than Uber and Bolt, but also fewer drivers — good as a third app for quieter hours.
What to compare
- What you keep per ride — not the passenger’s price, but the amount after commission.
- Waiting time — how many minutes you wait for a ride in your area.
- Pickup distance — long pickups eat fuel and time.
- Promotions and bonuses — the apps regularly add incentives at certain hours.
The best strategy: all at once
Drivers who run two or three apps wait less and can pick better rides. Once you accept a ride in one app, switch the others offline so you don’t get requests you can’t take. At Optymist, Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are in one settlement and one transfer — for 50 zł a week.
See also: how much an Uber and Bolt driver earns and where to drive in Tricity.
FAQ
What is Uber’s commission?
According to Uber, the service fee is currently 25% of the fare, but it can vary by city and product.
Can I drive for Uber and Bolt at the same time?
Yes. At Optymist all apps are in one settlement.
Do drivers keep tips?
Yes, on Uber drivers keep 100% of tips.
