Zagreb Ride-Sharing Drivers Warn of Declining Profits, High Costs

A prospective ride-share driver in Zagreb is seeking financial projections for working with Uber or Bolt, specifically considering a rented car and a weekday schedule of approximately eight hours per day. The user posted on Reddit to gauge potential monthly earnings after expenses, factoring in a summer slowdown in city traffic.

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Aggregators are a finished story. Maybe there's still someone working like that now, but by the end of the year, they will all close. You also have to be registered for 8 hours, so count on 500 euros per month for contributions.

Responses from experienced drivers and other Reddit users suggest that the venture may not be profitable, especially when renting a vehicle. One driver noted that aggregator fees are a "finished story" and predicted their closure by year-end, emphasizing the need for drivers to be registered for eight hours, incurring monthly contributions of around 500 euros. Another commenter strongly advised against renting a car, stating that a driver might earn only about 1,000 euros without significant effort, and that the "golden age" has passed.

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If you don't have your own car, and a quality one at that, and a business, believe me, don't get into this story. The golden age has passed.

Furthermore, the process of becoming a licensed driver involves obtaining a taxi permit, which can take up to a month and costs approximately 85 euros, provided the applicant has no criminal record. Some drivers also mentioned that certain aggregators might be difficult to join or may not be accepting new drivers. The consensus among commenters is that owning a suitable vehicle and potentially establishing a business (obrt) is crucial for any potential success in the current ride-sharing market.

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For starters, you have to get a taxi permit, it takes up to a month and costs 85 euros provided you have never been convicted of a crime or have some other similar issue. Without it, you legally can't drive anymore.