Uber Black: A Full-Time Job Opportunity for Limousine Drivers in Dublin
The transportation company Uber, which began its operations in Ireland in 2014, provides the Uber Black service in Dublin, with high-end vehicles and professional drivers for passengers seeking a more luxurious ride experience. These vehicles are typically luxury sedans or SUVs, offering comfort, style, and amenities like leather interiors and ample legroom.
The drivers are usually more experienced and, even though Uber does not establish a dress code for drivers, they are expected to be neat and presentable. Clients can avail of a tailored service, with the option of adding luggage support and choosing the desired temperature in the car.
Limousine Drivers can apply to take part in the service. According to Uber Ireland and people who work in the industry, due to the high number of executives who come to Dublin for business and leisure, a driver can work for Uber Black on a full-time capacity. It is said that there is high demand on both weekdays and weekends.
Even though the company does not provide an estimate of the drivers` earnings as it depends on the number of hours and amount of journeys they take, Uber Black drivers tend to earn more per each individual ride than regular taxi drivers because the fare is higher.
Here are a few examples of how much Uber customers pay for a regular taxi and for an Uber Black limousine. The fares are based on an in-app search made on the 1st of May 2024.
- Grafton Street to Dublin Airport
Standard taxi: €27 - €36
Uber Black: €45.95 - O`Connell Street Upper to Dublin Airport
Standard taxi: €24 - €32
Uber Black: €40.77 - O`Connell Street Upper to RDS Main Arena
Standard taxi: €19 - €25
Uber Black: €35.19 - Grafton Street to The Convention Centre Dublin
Standard taxi: €12 - €15
Uber Black: €21.30
Uber Black drivers pay a 25% fee off the journey price to Uber.
Application
Limousine drivers can apply to sign up with Uber Black here.
Only eligible vehicles can take part in the service. A full list of eligible vehicles is available here.
To qualify, drivers must hold an SPSV Driver Licence and have commercial auto insurance. Their vehicle must be licenced as an SPSV.
If the application is successful, the driver will have an account on Uber can start operating by logging into the Uber app when they are available for hire. An Uber Black vehicle does not need to have a cashless payment facility in it as when clients book the journey they can choose if they wish to pay via the app or by cash directly to the driver.
Posted by Taxischool on 08/05/2024