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About Kharo

• What Kharo does Rental companies list their PCO cars with the weekly rent and deposit shown up front. Drivers compare cars and rental companies in one place, and the Kharo team helps them arrange a car.
• Cities London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Wolverhampton and Liverpool
• Company Kharo Limited, company number 17528155
• Contact hello@kharo.co.uk

Data you can use

Our analysis of TfL's private hire vehicle fleet list shows which cars London's private hire drivers use most. You are welcome to use it with a credit and a link.

• The most common PCO cars in London
• What is a PCO car?
• Car eligibility checker
• PCO driver glossary

More guides

• PCO car hire, with every cost shown up front PCO car hire means renting a car licensed for private hire, so you can drive for Uber, Bolt and other apps. On Kharo you see the rent, deposit and insurance before you apply.
• What is a PCO car? A PCO car is a car licensed for private hire in London, so a driver can carry passengers who book a ride. Here is what the name means and the rules the car must meet.
• Private hire car hire for minicab and app drivers Private hire car hire means renting a car licensed as a private hire vehicle (PHV), the kind minicab and app drivers use. On Kharo you see the rent, deposit and insurance before you apply.
• Rent a car for Uber and Bolt To drive for Uber or Bolt you need a car with a private hire licence. If you do not own one, you can rent one, priced by the week and paid monthly. Kharo lists cars from rental companies, with every cost shown.
• Rent a car for Bolt To drive for Bolt you need a car with a private hire licence. If you do not own one, you can rent one from a rental company.
• Which cars can you use for Uber in London? In London, the car needs a TfL private hire licence first. Then Uber has its own rules for each type of trip.
• Hybrid or electric: which PCO car should you rent? Both can work for private hire. In London, the rules for new cars, the Congestion Charge and the trips you can take are different for each.
• The most common PCO cars in London TfL publishes a list of every licensed private hire vehicle in London. We counted the cars on it, so you can see which models drivers use most.
• What PCO car hire costs What renting a private hire car costs, from the weekly rent to the deposit. The prices come from the cars on Kharo, which show what rental companies charge.
• How a PCO car hire deposit works Most rental companies ask for a deposit before you collect a PCO car. Here is how it works, and what to check before you pay.
• PCO car insurance, explained To drive a PCO car for work, you need insurance that covers carrying passengers for money. Here is what to look for before you rent.
• Renting a PCO car with penalty points Points on your licence do not always stop you renting a PCO car. But they change who will rent to you, and what your insurance costs.
• How to get a PCO licence A PCO licence is a private hire driver licence. You need one to drive for Uber, Bolt or any private hire company. In London it comes from TfL, and outside London from your local council.

Tools

• PCO cost calculator
• Car eligibility checker

Next

• Browse cars
• Register

Questions

Can I use Kharo's data in my story?

Yes. Please credit Kharo and link to the page the numbers come from.

Who do I contact?

Email hello@kharo.co.uk and we will reply as soon as we can.