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Medical & psychotechnical exams for a taxi driver 2026 — cost, where, validity
July 5, 20266-minute readPodpin Research Team
TL;DRBefore you can carry passengers for money — in a taxi, Bolt, Uber or FreeNow — you must pass two mandatory exams: the medical and the psychotechnical. It's a legal requirement for paid passenger transport, and the certificates are needed for the license and registration. We explain what they cover, what they cost, how long they're valid and how to get them done fast.
The two exams and why — two certificates
A driver doing paid passenger transport must hold two current certificates. This isn't the same as an ordinary driving-license check — it's for professional work:
- Medical exam — by a doctor authorized to examine drivers (transport medicine). It assesses general health, vision, hearing and the cardiovascular system for professional driving. It ends with a medical certificate of no contraindications.
- Psychological (psychotechnical) exam — by a transport psychologist. It checks reaction time, attention, coordination and fitness to drive. It ends with a psychological certificate.
- Why. Both certificates are required to legally carry passengers — you need them to obtain a passenger-transport license (or when working on a partner's license extract) and when registering on the platforms.
These are "professional" exams, not just "for the license". Even with a fresh check from your driving course, paid passenger transport requires the exams for drivers performing road transport — book both at once at one center to save time.
Cost and how long they're valid
Prices vary by city and center, and the certificates have a fixed validity. Roughly, for 2026:
- Package (medical + psychotechnical + certificates) — about 499–599 zł. Usually cheaper in Warsaw and Poznań (~499 zł), pricier in other cities (~599 zł); some centers quote 550–650 zł. Separately, the psychotechnical exam can be up to ~150 zł and the medical ~200 zł — but confirm the actual rates at the specific center.
- Validity — 5 years. Certificates for a professional driver are valid for 5 years (until age 60).
- After age 60 — 2.5 years. Over 60 the period shortens to 2.5 years, so the exams must be repeated more often.
Plan the renewal ahead. Once a certificate expires you can't legally carry passengers — and booking plus issuing takes a moment. Note the expiry date and book the exams a few weeks in advance.
Where and how to do them — step by step
The whole process is quick — you can usually do both exams the same day. How it works:
- Find an occupational/transport medicine center offering professional-driver exams (taxi, category B for paid purposes). Ideally one with both an authorized doctor and a transport psychologist on site — you'll handle everything in one place.
- Bring your ID and driving license (plus glasses/lenses if you use them). You don't need to fast for standard driver exams.
- Collect both certificates. After the medical and psychotechnical exams you get the certificates — these are what you need for the license / extract and platform registration. Make copies and keep the originals safe.
Working on a partner's license extract? Ask the fleet — some partners recommend trusted centers, and occasionally help arrange the exams when you start. It's the fastest route if you want to begin right away.
Taxi-driver exams — summary
The shortest recap of both exams (approximate values for 2026):
| Exam | Performed by | Validity | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | Transport-medicine doctor | 5 yrs (2.5 after 60) | ~200 zł* |
| Psychotechnical | Transport psychologist | 5 yrs (2.5 after 60) | up to ~150 zł* |
| Package together | Occupational-medicine center | 5 yrs (2.5 after 60) | ~499–599 zł |
*Separate-exam prices are approximate and vary by center — a package is usually more convenient and faster. Always confirm the current price list and slot availability at the specific place.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what drivers ask about the exams:
How much do taxi-driver exams cost?
Roughly 499–599 zł for a package (medical + psychotechnical + certificates): cheaper in Warsaw and Poznań (~499 zł), pricier in other cities (~599 zł). Prices vary by center — confirm on site.
How long are professional-driver exams valid?
5 years until age 60, and 2.5 years after 60. Once they expire you must repeat them — plan the renewal ahead.
Do Bolt / Uber / FreeNow require the psychotechnical exam?
Yes. Paid passenger transport requires both the medical and the psychotechnical exam — whether you hold your own license or drive on a partner's license extract.
Where do I take taxi-driver exams?
At an occupational/transport-medicine center with a doctor authorized to examine drivers and a transport psychologist. It's most convenient to pick a place where you can do both the same day.
What do I bring to the exam?
Your ID and driving license, plus glasses or lenses if you use them. You don't need to fast for standard driver exams.
Exams done — now the car
On Podpin you'll find cars for taxi, Bolt, Uber and FreeNow across Poland: fleets with a partner license, transparent terms and driver reviews. With your exams and a car, you start right away.
Figures are approximate for 2026. Exam costs (package ~499–599 zł; separately psychotechnical up to ~150 zł, medical ~200 zł) vary by city and center and may change — always confirm the current price list at your chosen center. Certificate validity (5 years, 2.5 after age 60) follows the rules for drivers performing road transport. This article is informational — confirm details for your situation at the center and with your partner/authority.