For drivers

Drive on your terms.

Go online when you want. See what you earn before you accept. Riders pay you directly.

See how it works

Five steps to your first trip

  1. 1

    Apply in the app

    Tap Start Driving and create your account.

  2. 2

    Upload six documents

    Licence, selfie, registration, insurance, fitness and revenue licence.

  3. 3

    Get approved

    Our team reviews them and you hear by SMS.

  4. 4

    Go online

    Whenever you like.

  5. 5

    Accept, counter or decline

    Then drive.

Why drivers choose Shuttle

See your earnings first

The offer shows what you earn after Shuttle's commission.

Counter the price

Answer a rider's offer with your own.

Choose your trips

Carpool, and Shuttle Pink for women drivers.

Paid waiting

Free waiting time, then you are paid for every extra minute.

Your numbers

Weekly earnings, trip history and PDF statements.

What you need

  • Age 21 or older
  • A valid driving licence
  • Vehicle registration
  • Insurance certificate
  • Fitness certificate
  • Revenue licence
  • A selfie for identity
  • A smartphone and a Sri Lankan mobile number

Vehicles: bike, tuk-tuk, car, SUV, van, mini van or lorry.

Commission

Shuttle charges drivers a commission on each completed fare. The app shows what you earn before you accept. Riders also pay a small booking fee that is part of the price they see and does not reduce what you earn.

Safety for drivers

Ride Code, rider ratings, blocking and SOS.

How safety works

  • Start every trip with the rider's 4-digit Ride Code
  • Rate riders and block anyone you do not want again
  • Message, call and use SOS during a trip

Driver questions

Who can drive with Shuttle?

You must be 21 or older with a valid driving licence, vehicle registration, insurance certificate, fitness certificate and revenue licence.

How do I apply?

Download the app, tap Start Driving, create your account, add your vehicle and upload six documents. Our team reviews them and you hear by SMS and in the app.

Are drivers Shuttle employees?

No. Drivers are independent contractors, and Shuttle does not guarantee trips or income.

How does Shuttle charge drivers?

Shuttle charges a commission on each completed fare. The app shows what you earn before you accept a trip.

How do I get paid?

The rider pays you in cash at the end of the trip.

Can I choose when I drive?

Yes. Go online or offline whenever you like.

Which vehicles can I use?

Bike, tuk-tuk, car, SUV, van, mini van or lorry.

What if the rider does not show up?

Wait for the free waiting time, then mark the rider as a no-show. A fee may apply to the rider.

Can I decline a trip?

Yes. You can accept, decline or counter each request.

All questions

Launching soon
in Sri Lanka.

The Google Play and App Store links will be here the day the app is available.

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