The Ministry of Infrastructure is introducing strict new requirements for Uber and Bolt drivers, including mandatory criminal record checks and vehicle inspections, to enhance passenger safety and end unauthorized ride-hailing practices. <\/p>\n
The Ministry of Infrastructure is preparing comprehensive changes to passenger transport regulations that will significantly impact drivers for platforms like Bolt and Uber. These new rules raise the bar for professional standards, with a particular focus on non-EU nationals, following public pressure to improve road safety.<\/p>\n
A fatal accident near Z\u0105bki, caused by a foreign driver operating for a ride-hailing app, became the catalyst for these legislative shifts. A subsequent IBRiS poll indicated that nearly 84% of citizens support mandatory Polish driving tests for all taxi and app-based drivers.<\/p>\n
The government plans to amend the Road Transport Act, the Carriage of Goods Act, and the Road Traffic Law. Drivers from outside the European Union will now be required to provide official, certified certificates of no criminal record from their home countries, and the list of disqualifying offenses for drivers will be strictly expanded.<\/p>\n
The state will increase scrutiny on vehicle safety, requiring all ride-hailing cars to undergo specialized technical inspections and carry mandatory taxi-specific liability insurance. Digital platforms will face legal obligations to verify these documents, with significant penalties for non-compliance.<\/p>\n
New regulations will introduce a national driver identifier to confirm regulatory compliance. Additionally, the Polish Association of Application Partners is pushing for the rapid implementation of a Central Register of Taxi Licenses, allowing authorities to block drivers in real-time if they lose their professional credentials.<\/p>\n
The Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final regulations in the first quarter of 2027. This legislative overhaul aims to permanently conclude the era of unverified, easy-access ride-hailing employment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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