{"id":2191,"date":"2024-01-18T22:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/comment-devenir-chauffeur-vtc-les-demarches-a-suivre\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:16:46","slug":"how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a private hire driver? The steps to follow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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>WHAT TRAINING IS NEEDED TO BECOME A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#COMBIEN_COUTE_LA_FORMATION_VTC\" >HOW MUCH DOES VTC DRIVER TRAINING COST?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#COMMENT_SINSCRIRE_A_LEXAMEN_DE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\" >HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE VTC DRIVER EXAM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#QUELLES_SONT_LES_EPREUVES_POUR_DEVENIR_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\" >WHAT ARE THE TESTS TO BECOME A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#IMMATRICULER_VOTRE_ENTREPRISE_OU_SOCIETE_VTC\" >REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS OR VTC COMPANY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#DEMANDER_VOTRE_CARTE_PROFESSIONNELLE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\" >REQUEST YOUR PROFESSIONAL VTC DRIVER CARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#QUEST-CE_QUE_LA_CARTE_VTC\" >WHAT IS THE VTC CARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#OU_DEMANDER_LA_CARTE_VTC\" >WHERE TO APPLY FOR A VTC DRIVER&#039;S LICENSE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#DOCUMENTS_A_FOURNIR_POUR_VOTRE_DEMANDE_DE_CARTE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\" >DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR YOUR VTC DRIVER CARD APPLICATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#INSCRIPTION_AU_SERVICE_DE_CONTROLE_DES_CARTES_VTC\" >REGISTRATION FOR THE VTC CARD CONTROL SERVICE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#SINSCRIRE_SUR_LE_REGISTRE_DES_VTC\" >REGISTER ON THE VTC REGISTER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#RENOUVELER_VOTRE_LICENCE_PROFESSIONNELLE\" >RENEW YOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-private-hire-driver\/#LES_CARACTERIQUES_DES_VOITURES_VTC_OU_MOTOS_VTC\" >What are the characteristics of ride-hailing cars or motorcycles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vous_voulez_devenir_chauffeur_VTC_voiture_de_transport_avec_chauffeur\"><\/span>Do you want to become a VTC driver (chauffeur-driven car)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To obtain VTC driver certification or authorization, you must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>license for 3 years<\/li>\n<li>clean criminal record)<\/li>\n<li>pass an exam<\/li>\n<li>have the VTC professional card<\/li>\n<li>register in the VTC register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must choose <strong>your status as an entrepreneur to become a VTC driver<\/strong> (micro-entrepreneur, Eurl: Individual entrepreneur, company). We provide you with the necessary information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have a driving license<\/strong> (category B for VTCs, category A for VMDTRs: VMDTR: Two or three-wheeled motorized vehicle (meaning \u201ctransport with driver\u201d)) for at least 3 years (or 2 years if you have done accompanied driving)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.fr\/themes\/casier-judiciaire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Have a criminal record<\/strong><\/a> exempt from certain convictions on bulletin no. 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have passed a medical check-up<\/strong> having given rise to a positive medical opinion approving that you can exercise this profession <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/simulateur\/calcul\/14880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Cerfa form no. 14880)<\/a>Only a licensed physician can perform this checkup. This is not your primary care physician. You can find the list of licensed physicians on your prefecture&#039;s website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QUELLE_FORMATION_POUR_DEVENIR_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\"><\/span>WHAT TRAINING IS NEEDED TO BECOME A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Training to become a VTC driver: <strong>VTC: Tourist car with driver<\/strong> or Transport vehicle with driver or VMDTR <strong>(Motorized two- or three-wheeled vehicle) (understood to mean &quot;transport vehicle with driver&quot;)<\/strong> is highly recommended to have a chance of passing the exam. <strong>But it is not obligatory.<\/strong> <strong>VTC training lasts between 50 hours and approximately 300 hours.<\/strong> The duration varies depending on the training center and the location where you take it. The content of the training is designed to prepare you for the VTC exam. It trains you for the theoretical written tests (regulations) and the practical tests (driving, behavior, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMBIEN_COUTE_LA_FORMATION_VTC\"><\/span>HOW MUCH DOES VTC DRIVER TRAINING COST?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>VTC training costs between approximately \u20ac400 and \u20ac1,500.<\/strong> It is payable either online on the training center&#039;s website or on-site. Its price varies depending on the center. You can use your personal training account. You can obtain funding assistance by seeking advice from P\u00f4le emploi.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMMENT_SINSCRIRE_A_LEXAMEN_DE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\"><\/span>HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE VTC DRIVER EXAM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artisanat.fr\/nous-connaitre\/contactez-cma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMA website<\/a> (Chamber of Trades and Crafts) of your region. <strong>The cost of registering for the VTC exam is approximately \u20ac200.<\/strong> You can pay online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QUELLES_SONT_LES_EPREUVES_POUR_DEVENIR_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\"><\/span>WHAT ARE THE TESTS TO BECOME A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The VTC driver test takes place in 2 parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knowledge tests<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Business management and accounting; Negotiation and customer loyalty; Regulations governing the private hire driver activity; Road safety rules; Fluency in French and English<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practical test <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20-minute driving course as a VTC or VMDTR driver: VMDTR: Two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicle (meaning \u201ctransport with driver\u201d). <strong>You must prepare the route, make it safe (anticipate difficulties, work, make the journey easier) and complete it.<\/strong> The examiner then checks: Your knowledge of the area covered (geographical, cultural, touristic) Your ability to welcome a customer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMMATRICULER_VOTRE_ENTREPRISE_OU_SOCIETE_VTC\"><\/span>REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS OR VTC COMPANY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After choosing your status, you must complete the\u2019<strong>registration of your VTC company or your company with the RNE <\/strong>(National Business Register). <strong>Attention<\/strong> Since January 1, 2023, it is no longer possible to complete your business registration procedures at a Business Formalities Center (CFE). You must now complete them online.<a href=\"https:\/\/entreprendre.service-public.fr\/vosdroits\/R61572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The website of the business formalities counter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEMANDER_VOTRE_CARTE_PROFESSIONNELLE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\"><\/span>REQUEST YOUR PROFESSIONAL VTC DRIVER CARD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As soon as you have received the certificate of successful completion of the exam, you must <strong>request your VTC card<\/strong>. <strong>It is valid for 5 years.<\/strong> It is essential. <strong>Please note<\/strong> If you have passed the exam, the CMA: CMA: Chamber of Trades and Crafts will send you the certificate of achievement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QUEST-CE_QUE_LA_CARTE_VTC\"><\/span>WHAT IS THE VTC CARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is valid for 5 years. You must <strong>have the VTC professional card to have the right to exercise your activity as a VTC driver<\/strong>. Afterwards, you will have to request its renewal every 5 years. <strong>It must be placed prominently on the windshield of your vehicle and visible from the outside.<\/strong> You can remove it when you are not carrying out your activity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OU_DEMANDER_LA_CARTE_VTC\"><\/span>WHERE TO APPLY FOR A VTC DRIVER&#039;S LICENSE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must <strong>Apply for your card at the prefecture. <\/strong>from the department of your home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOCUMENTS_A_FOURNIR_POUR_VOTRE_DEMANDE_DE_CARTE_CHAUFFEUR_VTC\"><\/span>DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR YOUR VTC DRIVER CARD APPLICATION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must send a copy of the following documents to the prefecture:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identity card (CNI: CNI: National identity card) front\/back or passport<\/li>\n<li>Valid driving license<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of successful completion of the VTC exam<\/li>\n<li>Positive medical opinion (cerfa n\u00b014880)<\/li>\n<li>2 recent photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The VTC driver professional card is payable. It costs approximately \u20ac60.<\/strong> You can pay online on the prefecture website. <strong>Please note<\/strong> <strong>The fine for holding an invalid professional card is \u20ac1,500.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INSCRIPTION_AU_SERVICE_DE_CONTROLE_DES_CARTES_VTC\"><\/span>REGISTRATION FOR THE VTC CARD CONTROL SERVICE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must be registered on the <a href=\"https:\/\/authentification.din.developpement-durable.gouv.fr\/authSAML\/login\/LoginDispatchAction.do?backURL=https%3A%2F%2Fvtc-controle.din.developpement-durable.gouv.fr%2Fconnexion&amp;v=4.2.2a&amp;appId=636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>online service for checking VTC cards, called \u201cCerb\u00e8re Authentication Portal\u201d.<\/strong><\/a> This service allows customers to check the validity of your card. It must be available on the customer-driver matching platform.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SINSCRIRE_SUR_LE_REGISTRE_DES_VTC\"><\/span>REGISTER ON THE VTC REGISTER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/registre-vtc.developpement-durable.gouv.fr\/public\/accueil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Registration in the VTC register is mandatory to carry out the activity.<\/strong><\/a> It must be done online. <strong>It must be renewed every 5 years. It costs \u20ac170.<\/strong>, payable online on the registry website. It is used to give you a personal account where you must record all the events of your professional life. Any change in your situation, including the cessation of activity, must be reported within 3 months. <strong>Attention<\/strong> <strong>Failure to register with the VTC register is considered an illegal practice of this activity. It is punishable by one year of imprisonment and a fine of \u20ac15,000.<\/strong> For your first registration, you must provide the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professional civil liability insurance certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration of your company<\/strong> : Siren number, proof of registration with the RNE: Proof used to prove the existence of a company. This is either an extract from the trade and companies register (RCS) or Kbis extract, or an extract from the national business directory (RNE). or Kbis extract<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copy of the registration certificate (grey card)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Copy of the VTC professional card<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of financial guarantee:<\/strong> Written guarantee commitment from a mutual guarantee company, an insurance company or a financial institution, covering the risk of non-payment by a debtor (a company vis-\u00e0-vis its employees and creditors, for example) of \u20ac1,500 for each vehicle used regularly. This guarantee is not necessary if you own the vehicle or if you rent it (rental for more than 6 months). In this case, you must provide any supporting documentation to prove ownership or rental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RENOUVELER_VOTRE_LICENCE_PROFESSIONNELLE\"><\/span>RENEW YOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Every 5 years you must renew your professional license.<\/strong> <strong>To obtain renewal, you must complete a continuing education course.<\/strong> <strong>This course lasts 2 days (14 hours).<\/strong> If you complete the internship, you will receive a certificate. <strong>This process must be completed 3 months before the end of validity.<\/strong> You can find the list of approved training centers on the CMA website: CMA: Chamber of Trades and Crafts in your department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LES_CARACTERIQUES_DES_VOITURES_VTC_OU_MOTOS_VTC\"><\/span>THE <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/caracteristiques-voitures-vtc-et-motos-vtc-en-2023\/\">CHARACTERISTICS OF VTC CARS<\/a> OR VTC MOTORCYCLES?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>THE <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/caracteristiques-voitures-vtc-et-motos-vtc-en-2023\/\">INFO HERE<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vous voulez devenir chauffeur VTC (voiture de transport avec chauffeur) ? Pour obtenir la certification ou autorisation chauffeur VTC, vous devez remplir des conditions: permis depuis 3 ans casier judiciaire vierge) r\u00e9ussir un examen avoir la carte professionnelle VTC vous inscrire au registre des VTC Vous devez choisir votre statut d&rsquo;entrepreneur pour devenir chauffeur VTC [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"_jf_save_progress":"","page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[63,67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-location-vtc","category-autre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2191"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8071,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191\/revisions\/8071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}