Can I do both black cab and private hire jobs on Freenow with one account?
Find out if Freenow lets you run black cab and private hire jobs through a single driver profile.
Last checked 25/10/2026.
No, you cannot use a single Freenow account for both black cab and private hire work. Freenow requires separate driver profiles for each tier because the vehicle licensing, insurance requirements, and local authority rules are entirely different.
If you hold both a hackney carriage licence and a private hire driver licence, you will need to register twice with Freenow. Each profile must be backed by the correct vehicle documents, valid hire and reward insurance, and the relevant badge issued by your licensing authority.
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