Licensed Hackney & Private Hire drivers wanted • regular school runs • weekly pay
Steady school run work with a company that looks after its drivers.
We’re looking for reliable licensed drivers with suitable vehicles for school transport, including Hackney taxis and 6/8-seater Private Hire vehicles. Download the app, sign up, upload your documents, and we can start getting you lined up for cover work and permanent school runs.
Weekly pay
No long wait for payments
Mon–Fri
Morning and afternoon school work
Regular work
Same children, same pick-ups, evenings free
Join one of Merseyside’s leading school transport providers
We’re always looking for reliable licensed drivers with suitable school transport vehicles, including Hackneys and 6/8-seater Private Hire vehicles, who want regular Monday to Friday work, weekly pay and support from a local team.
Download the A1 School Runs Driver App first
The app is the main way drivers join A1. That keeps everything in one place and makes it quicker for the office to get you ready for work.
- Download the driver app
- Press sign up
- Fill in your details
- Upload your badge, plate, insurance and required documents
- Once approved, you can start seeing opportunities
What drivers need to know
- Use the app to join us - that is the main route
- Only use the website form if you are having problems with the app or want to ask a question
- Even if we do not have a permanent route available straight away, our team will keep looking for suitable cover work based on your vehicle, area and availability while you wait
- Cover work can lead to regular work if a route becomes available
How it works
A simple step-by-step guide showing how to get set up, get approved and start seeing school transport opportunities.
Download the A1 School Runs Driver App
Open the app and press sign up.
Fill in your details and upload your documents
Add the information we need, including your badge, vehicle plate details, insurance and other required documents.
We review your profile
Once approved, you are visible in the system and ready to be matched with suitable work.
Start with cover work if available
You may be offered holiday cover, temporary work or short-term opportunities while waiting for a permanent route.
Move onto a regular school run
Once you take on a regular route, it is normally the same children, same pick-ups and same school days.
We keep looking after you
If a route ends through no fault of your own, we will already be looking for another suitable run for you.
Why drivers choose A1 School Runs
School transport can be a great fit for reliable drivers who want regular work, clearer routines, weekly pay and support from a local team. Hackney drivers are always in demand, and suitable 6/8-seater Private Hire vehicles can also be useful for certain routes.
Why it works for drivers
- School contracts are usually the same children, same pick-ups and the same routine
- Weekly pay and easier planning around your day
- Mainly mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday
- Work across Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Halton and surrounding areas
- Cover jobs can lead to regular permanent work
- All drivers must have the correct licence, badge, insurance and required checks in place
- If a run ends through no fault of your own, we work on finding another one
For more information please read our School Contract Driver Guidelines.
Areas we cover
We work across Merseyside and surrounding areas, helping match suitable drivers and Passenger Assistants with school transport requirements.
Liverpool
Knowsley
Sefton
St Helens
Halton
Surrounding areas
Passenger Assistant opportunities
Passenger Assistants are a key part of safe school transport. All Passenger Assistants must hold an Enhanced DBS, and any required MiDAS / PATs qualification can be obtained with A1 as part of getting set up for the role. You can apply below if you are interested in PA work.
What the role involves
- Supporting children and passengers during journeys
- Helping with boarding, seating and safe travel
- Working around school-run hours
- Ideal for caring, reliable people
- Enhanced DBS required for all Passenger Assistants
- Passenger Assistant training and PATs qualification support where required
Why councils, schools and parents trust A1
A1 School Runs is built around safe, reliable and well-managed home-to-school transport.
Safeguarding focused
Drivers and Passenger Assistants are Enhanced DBS checked, with clear expectations around conduct, handovers, PAs, seatbelts and professional boundaries.
App & GPS tracking
Drivers are expected to use the system properly so route activity and journey status can be recorded and checked when needed.
Local office support
Issues, delays and operational changes are managed by a local team with hands-on experience in home-to-school transport.
Apply or get help
Drivers should normally sign up through the app first. These forms are for drivers who need help, have questions, or for Passenger Assistants who want to apply.
Important: to join A1 as a driver, please download the A1 School Runs Driver App and press sign up. Use this form if you need help or have a question.
Passenger Assistants must complete the required checks before starting work. Any required MiDAS / PATs qualification can be obtained with A1.
Ready to get lined up for school transport work?
Our office
We are located at:
4 Dinas Lane
Liverpool
L36 2NP