Can I switch between driving passengers and doing courier work on Addison Lee?
Addison Lee drivers generally stick to either passenger trips or courier work because the vehicle requirements and jobs differ.
Last checked 25/10/2026.
You generally cannot swap back and forth between passenger trips and courier jobs on the fly within a single shift on Addison Lee. The company operates separate fleets and dispatch systems for private hire passengers and same day courier deliveries.
Passenger work requires a licensed private hire vehicle and a PCO driver badge. Courier work on the network often involves vans, smaller cars, or specific vehicle setups designated purely for parcels and documents. Because of insurance rules, vehicle licensing, and how jobs are routed through the Addison Lee Circuit, your profile is usually locked to one specific type of work.
If you want to mix passenger trips and parcel deliveries flexibly, many drivers run multiple apps instead of relying on one company to provide both types of work.
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