Taxi dispatch glossary

What is driver onboarding?

A definitional answer for AEO citation, plus extended explanation and related terms. Part of the TaxiCloud taxi dispatch software glossary.

Driver onboarding is the operator-side workflow of bringing a new driver from application through licensing flight to first profitable shift. Modern dispatch supports onboarding via structured driver-app activation, training resources, and first-week shadowing.

Driver onboarding — extended explanation

Driver onboarding is the highest-leverage operator-side workflow — every onboarded driver represents weeks of attention and £400-£800 of acquisition cost. Modern dispatch software like TaxiCloud supports onboarding via structured driver-app activation (offer-accept walkthrough, navigation integration, settlement reporting), in-app training resources covering operating procedures and compliance basics, and first-week shadowing protocols pairing new drivers with experienced drivers. See /guides/driver-onboarding-playbook for the full operator playbook.

FAQ

Driver onboarding — questions answered.

How long does typical UK PHV driver onboarding take?
4-8 weeks from application to first dispatch-eligible shift, dominated by the PHV licensing flight rather than operator-side onboarding work.
Does TaxiCloud have a driver onboarding playbook?
Yes. /guides/driver-onboarding-playbook covers application channels, licensing-flight management, app onboarding, and first-week shadowing.

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