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PCO Driver - Bring your own car

Already own a PCO-licensed electric vehicle? Become a full-time Odysse employee. Keep your car, gain guaranteed pay, and have every work-related cost covered.

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Your vehicle, your asset
You keep your car. No handover, no transfer. Odysse becomes your employer while you use it for work.
Work costs covered
Charging, Congestion Charge, airport fees, and other approved work-related expenses are covered.
Guaranteed online pay
You are paid for every hour you are online during your scheduled shift, not just completed trips.
PAYE employment
A real employment contract with payroll, statutory rights, holiday pay, and pension enrolment.
Performance bonuses
Earn additional upside through passenger-on-board hours, schedule completion, loyalty, and performance.
Operations support
A real team supports positioning, demand patterns, efficiency, and day-to-day operational decisions.
Earnings

What a committed driver earns

Pay is structured in layers: guaranteed base, performance bonuses and allowances, and work-related expense coverage. The full picture is considerably more than the hourly rate alone.

Indicative hourly rate
£14.5 - 21
Typical weekly earnings
£700 - 1,000
Annual opportunity to earn£44,000 - £46,000
Work related expenses, congestion charge, airport fees, etc.Covered by Odysse
Vehicle, maintenance and insuranceYour responsibility
Pay structureBase + Performance bonuses and allowances
Requirements

What you need to apply

Key Attributes
  • A fully electric vehicle with a valid TfL PHV licence
  • Valid private hire insurance for your vehicle
  • Active TfL PCO private hire driver licence
  • Clean driving record
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Commitment to a full-time structured schedule
  • Professional approach to driving and customer service
  • Based in or able to operate across London
This offer may not suit you if
  • Your vehicle is not fully electric or not PHV-licensed
  • You prefer completely flexible or occasional hours
  • You want to work across multiple platforms independently
  • You are not ready for a structured full-time schedule
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Personal Details

Process

From apply to first shift

01
Apply
Submit your application in under five minutes. We review it personally and share the full offer details before moving forward.
02
Interview
A short call about your experience, availability, licence, and whether your electric vehicle meets the eligibility requirements.
03
Checks & Onboarding
We collect your documents, complete background and eligibility checks, activate you on our systems, and walk you through the operating guidelines.
04
First shift
Your schedule is agreed in advance, your vehicle is approved for work, and you start your first structured Odysse shift.
FAQ

Common questions

Can't find your answer? Email join@odysse.co.uk

Do I keep ownership of my vehicle?+

Yes. Your car remains yours. There is no vehicle handover or transfer. Odysse becomes your employer while you use your vehicle for work.

What kind of vehicle do I need?+

You need a fully electric vehicle with a valid TfL Private Hire Vehicle licence and valid private hire insurance.

Is this self-employed or PAYE?+

This is PAYE employment, not self-employed gig work. Odysse provides the employment structure, guaranteed pay, and operational support.

What costs does Odysse cover?+

Approved work-related costs are covered, including charging, congestion charge, airport fees, and other agreed operating expenses.

Am I paid only when I have passengers?+

No. You are paid for every hour you are online during your scheduled shift, whether with a passenger or not.

Can I choose my own hours?+

Your schedule is discussed and agreed in advance. This is a structured full-time role, which is what allows Odysse to guarantee pay.

Will my vehicle be checked?+

Yes. Your vehicle is assessed as part of the application process to confirm it meets the role and operational requirements.

How quickly will I hear back?+

We aim to respond to suitable applicants quickly. If shortlisted, we will arrange a short call and explain the full offer before any commitment.

From the fleet

What our drivers say

I really enjoy working with Odysse. They are so supportive, motivating and make me feel appreciated. It makes me want to give back all that they give to me. Great atmosphere and a good team.

Angeline
Angeline
drives Tesla Model Y for Odysse · 18 months

Odysse is a young company, and I believe there is an opportunity to grow my career together with it.

Marius
Marius
drives Tesla Model Y for Odysse · 2 years

Odysse feels like family to me, a close-knit team proud and excited to deliver sustainable rides and grow together.

Ertac
Ertac
drives Tesla Model Y for Odysse · 1 year