Drive for Picks — 15% Commission, Weekly Pay
Join Picks Travel and keep 85% of every fare. Pre-booked work only, weekly payments every Monday, airport runs, city transfers, football and event bookings — all on a driver-first basis.
Drive for Picks — join Picks Travel Ltd, a licensed private hire company based in Liverpool, Merseyside (L1), founded in 2019 by Ian Pickstock and licensed by Liverpool City Council under operator licence PHO0101. When you join Picks Travel, you work on a driver-first basis: only 15% commission per job, weekly payments every Monday, pre-booked work only and the freedom to drive for other operators simultaneously. Work includes airport runs to Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airport, city transfers, corporate account jobs, football and event bookings and cash bookings. To apply, you must hold a valid Liverpool City Council taxi badge and a licensed, plated vehicle. Please note: We strictly only accept Liverpool City Council licensed drivers and vehicles. Apply online or call 0151 459 0188.
Why Drive for Picks Travel?
When you drive for Picks, you join a driver-first operator built around fair pay, reliable work and full flexibility — not locking you in.
Only 15% Commission
Keep 85% of every fare. One of the lowest commission rates of any Liverpool taxi operator — simple, fair and transparent.
Weekly Payments Every Monday
All Picks Travel drivers receive payment every Monday for the previous week's work. No delays, no chasing.
Pre-Booked Work Only
Every job is pre-booked in advance — no kerb work, no uncertainty. You always know your next job before leaving home.
Drive for Other Firms Too
Work alongside other operators. No exclusivity required — work when you want, on your terms.
Airport Runs & City Transfers
Liverpool John Lennon, Manchester Airport, city transfers, corporate accounts — consistent, quality work for all Picks Travel drivers.
Football & Event Bookings
Matchday travel, concerts, race days — a steady flow of event bookings available to all Picks Travel drivers.
Driver-Select System
Choose the jobs that suit your schedule. The driver-select system gives you full control over what you accept.
LCC Only
Liverpool City Council badges and plates only. We do not onboard Knowsley, Halton, Sefton, Wirral or Wolverhampton drivers — Liverpool only and must live in local area.
What You Need to Drive for Picks
Before you apply to drive for Picks Travel, make sure you have the following documents ready. All are required before your application can be approved.
How to Drive for Picks — 4 Simple Steps
Applying to drive for Picks Travel takes minutes. Have your documents ready and follow the steps below.
Check You Qualify
You must hold a valid Liverpool City Council taxi badge and a Liverpool-plated vehicle. Out-of-town plates are not eligible.
Gather Your Documents
Collect your LCC Badge, Driving Licence, DVLA Check Code, MOT, Insurance, LCC Plate Certificate and profile photo.
Submit Your Application
Click the button below to start your application. The form takes around 5 minutes to complete online.
Get Approved & Start
Once approved, you will be set up on the system, briefed on the driver-select process and ready to start taking pre-booked jobs.