CabFare Launches Early Access in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

After 16 years powering payment solutions for professional drivers in Australia and a successful expansion into the United States, CabFare is excited to announce early access registration is now open for drivers across the United Kingdom.

We're bringing our driver built Tap to Pay technology to UK taxi drivers, private hire drivers, executive chauffeurs, and fleet operators with a contactless card machine solution that works entirely from your smartphone.

The UK's First True Hardware Free Card Machine for Professional Drivers

Forget bulky card readers and lengthy installations. CabFare transforms your NFC enabled smartphone into a fully compliant contactless card machine, ready to accept payments in under 5 minutes.

No hardware to purchase. No monthly quotas. No complicated setup.

Whether you're a hackney carriage driver in Liverpool, a private hire driver in Manchester, or an executive chauffeur operating airport transfer services, CabFare gives you everything you need to get paid quickly and professionally.

Built for Every Type of UK Driver

Taxi Drivers and Hackney Carriages

Licensed hackney carriage drivers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland need reliable taxi payments that meet regulatory standards. CabFare's contactless card machine for taxi drivers delivers:

• Instant digital receipts compliant with licensing requirements

• Real time fare tracking for accurate record keeping

• Accept all major cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express

• Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay support

No more chasing passengers for cash or dealing with broken card readers.

Private Hire Drivers and Minicabs

Private hire vehicle operators and minicab drivers need fast, secure private hire card payments. CabFare's card machine for private hire drivers offers:

• No hardware costs, your phone is your card reader

• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

• Minicab payments made simple with tap, confirm, done

• Works with any booking system or independent operation

Perfect for both app based work and traditional private hire bookings.

Executive Chauffeurs and Airport Transfers

Professional chauffeurs providing executive travel and airport transfer services demand premium payment experiences. CabFare's contactless payments for chauffeurs include:

• Sleek, professional interface that matches your service standard

• Discreet payment processing with no bulky terminals

• Multi currency support for international clients

• Instant branded receipts via email or SMS

Deliver the premium experience your clients expect, from pickup to payment.

Fleet Operators and Taxi Firms

Whether you manage 5 vehicles or 500, CabFare's fleet payment solutions scale with your business:

• Centralized dashboard for all driver transactions

• Real time reporting across your entire fleet

• Simple driver onboarding to get new drivers accepting payments in minutes

• Operator payment solutions that integrate with your existing systems

Our card machine for fleet operators helps taxi companies and taxi firms streamline operations and reduce administrative overhead.

Three Products Built for UK Professional Drivers

Tap to Pay Driver App

Our flagship contactless card machine app turns your smartphone into a payment terminal. Ideal for individual taxi drivers, private hire drivers, and chauffeurs who want complete control over their payments. Accept cards, digital wallets, and provide instant receipts, all from one simple app.

Learn more at cabfare.com/gb/product/tap-to-pay-driver-app

Tap to Pay Fleet App

Designed specifically for taxi firms and fleet operators managing multiple drivers. Get centralized reporting, driver management tools, and real time oversight of all transactions across your fleet. Scale your payment infrastructure without scaling your hardware costs.

Learn more at cabfare.com/gb/product/tap-to-pay-fleet-app

Connect Integration

Seamlessly integrate CabFare's payment technology into your existing dispatch system, booking platform, or taxi network software. Our Connect API allows operators and technology providers to offer drivers a modern card machine solution without building payment infrastructure from scratch.

Learn more at cabfare.com/gb/product/connect

Why UK Drivers Are Joining the Waitlist

Fast Setup

Download the app, verify your details, and start accepting contactless payments within minutes. No waiting for card readers to arrive by post.

No Hardware Required

Works on NFC enabled iPhones and Android devices. Your smartphone becomes your card machine with no additional equipment needed.

No Quotas or Monthly Fees

Only pay when you get paid. No minimum transaction requirements. No penalties for quiet periods.

Taxi Compliant Receipts

Automatically generated digital receipts meet all UK taxi licensing requirements. Environmentally friendly and professional.

Real Time Earnings Dashboard

Track every fare, monitor your daily takings, and see exactly when funds hit your account. Complete transparency.

Trusted Technology

CabFare has processed over 30 million trips for 5,000 plus drivers in Australia. Now we're bringing that same proven technology to UK roads.

Early Access Registration Now Open

We're rolling out CabFare across the UK in phases, starting with major metropolitan areas and expanding nationwide throughout 2026.

Register your interest now and be among the first UK drivers to experience:

• Priority access to the CabFare app

• Special early adopter pricing

• Direct support from our UK team

• Influence on UK specific features

Early access is limited, and spaces are filling quickly.

Supporting the UK's Professional Driving Community

CabFare was built by drivers, for drivers. We understand the challenges of operating in the UK transport industry:

• Rising operational costs

• Passenger expectations for contactless payments

• Regulatory compliance requirements

• Competition from app based platforms

Our mission is simple: give professional drivers the same payment technology used by major platforms, without the lock in or excessive fees.

Join the Next Generation of Driver Payments

Whether you're a taxi driver looking for a better card machine, a private hire driver tired of equipment fees, or a chauffeur wanting a more professional payment solution, CabFare is built for you.

The future of taxi payments is here. No card reader. No hassle. Just tap and get paid.

Register for Early Access Today

Visit cabfare.com/gb to join the waitlist and be among the first UK drivers to access our revolutionary contactless card machine app.

About CabFare

CabFare is the world's leading driver built payment platform, trusted by thousands of professional drivers across Australia and the United States. We're committed to delivering simple, secure, and affordable payment solutions for taxi drivers, private hire drivers, chauffeurs, and fleet operators worldwide.

CabFare is not affiliated with any rideshare platform. We serve independent professional drivers and licensed transport operators.