CabFare for Rideshare Drivers
It's time for freedom. For you & your bank account.
Skip the fees, keep the fare. Accept card payments directly on your phone; no hardware, no monthly fees, and next-day payouts.
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Every way riders pay — now in your pocket.
Drive with confidence
16+
Years supplying reliable driver payments
5,000+
Drivers using CabFare
30+
Million trip payments processed
How You Earn More with CabFare
CabFare isn’t a rideshare platform — we don’t send you jobs or dispatch rides. Instead, we give
you the tools to accept payments in a professional manner when you arrange your own trips.
you the tools to accept payments in a professional manner when you arrange your own trips.
You arrange the ride
A passenger books you directly, a hotel concierge calls you, or a regular client reaches out.
You set the fare
Enter the trip amount into the CabFare app — no commissions, no hidden cuts.
You get paid
Riders tap their card or phone. You can also accept direct tips, even on prepaid rides.
You own the relationship
The rider is your client — CabFare simply helps you process the payment securely and professionally.
CabFare helps you earn more on the trips you book yourself. No dispatch, no middleman —
just your business, your clients, your payments.
just your business, your clients, your payments.
Why drivers are switching to CabFare.
CabFare puts drivers first — with full fares, fast payments, and tools designed to make every
ride more rewarding. See why more drivers are using CabFare.
ride more rewarding. See why more drivers are using CabFare.
Feature
$$$ /Fee
High fees that take away from drivers' earnings.
$0 /Fee
Built for professional drivers.
Commission cut
Up to 25% or more
None (you own the charge, no device fees and riders pay $0.50 fee)
Fare transparency
Out of your control
You control the fare
Direct bookings
No
Yes
Hardware needed
None, but no way to take direct card payments
Accept cards with just your phone
Rider
They own client & fare
You own client & fare
Receipts
Platform-controlled
Instant digital receipts, built for professional drivers
Payouts
Delayed or scheduled
Fast, direct deposits to your account
Designed specifically for professional
drivers like you.
drivers like you.
You’re not just doing airport runs. You’re running a business. You deserve a payment app that adds to your earnings — not one that takes from them.
Non-cash payment options
Accepts debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and digital wallets.
Digital receipts
No more paper receipts! Present a QR code or send digital receipts built for professional drivers straight from your phone.
Real-time reporting
Ensure accurate payments every time. Track your daily earnings and trip history instantly through the app.
Easy setup. Easier payments.
Fast setup (5 mins), no transaction quotas or rentals, just your smartphone.
No platform risk
Use for off-app trips or cancelled rides.
Digital tip jar
Prepaid ride? Riders can still tip you directly after the trip.
What our drivers say
Accept rider payments with just your phone
Fast setup in 5 minutes. No hardware, no quotas, just tap and get paid.
Digital receipts via SMS or email
Get paid next business day
Works on IOS & Android
Fast contactless payments
Taxi industry compliant transactions
How it works
Set up your account
Download the CabFare app, sign up in minutes, and add your business details.
No paperwork needed.
No paperwork needed.
Enter fare & tap to pay
Inout the trip amount, then ask your rider to tap their card or phone. All contactless cards accepted.
Send receipt & get paid
Email or QR code a digital receipt. Funds are paid to your account.
Top driver questions
Read all FAQs here
General
What is CabFare Tap to Pay?
It’s an app that lets you accept contactless payments directly on your smartphone without extra hardware.
Which devices are compatible?
iPhone XS or newer running iOS 17.5 or later.
Android NFC enabled devices running Android 11 or later.
Android NFC enabled devices running Android 11 or later.
How do I set it up?
Download the CabFare app and complete the online account setup; it takes just a few minutes.
What payment methods are accepted?
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and contactless cards with NFC chips.
How do I provide a taxi receipt?
Riders can scan a QR code for a digital receipt or you can email it to them via the CabFare app.
What is a direct booking?
Can I accept a trip from a regular customer who calls or texts me directly?
Yes, this is a direct booking made privately between you and the passenger.
After completing a rideshare trip, can I make a private arrangement with the passenger for a future trip?
Yes, this is considered a direct booking as long as the future trip is arranged privately between you and the passenger.
If a passenger I drove before asks me to pick them up next week, is that allowed?
Yes, that is a direct booking and is fully compliant if you meet the accreditation requirements.
Can a hotel concierge call me directly to arrange a pick-up for a guest?
Yes, this is a direct booking initiated by the hotel on the guest’s behalf.
Can I promote myself and receive bookings through my own website or business cards?
Yes, any booking made directly with you, not via a third-party platform, is a direct booking.
What is not a direct booking?
If a customer books me via the Uber app, is that a direct booking?
No, this is a platform booking made through Uber’s system.
Is a trip dispatched to me by a taxi network considered a direct booking?
No, bookings through a taxi network or dispatch system are not direct.
If I get a job through a rideshare platform (e.g. Didi, Ola), does that count?
No, that is a third-party booking and not considered a direct booking.
Can I use the CabFare Tap-to-Pay app to process payments for Uber jobs?
No, you should not use CabFare for trips arranged by other platforms.
If I receive a booking from a third-party website that advertises my service and handles the payment, is that a direct booking?
No, if the booking and payment are handled by a third party, it is not a direct booking between you and the passenger.
Start taking payments with just your phone
The CabFare app lets professional drivers like you accept contactless payments in minutes. Simple, secure, and built for the road.
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