Ride-hailing driver earnings in Bucharest

Ride-hailing drivers in Bucharest, working for platforms such as Bolt and Uber, face a significant gap between gross revenue and actual net profit due to platform commissions and high operational costs.

Full-time drivers working 8 to 10 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week, can generate a gross monthly revenue of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 lei. However, platforms typically retain a commission of around 25%. After this deduction, drivers must also cover monthly operational expenses—including fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and accounting—which range from 2,750 to 4,900 lei depending on the vehicle and mileage.

Market analyses indicate that most full-time drivers in Bucharest earn a net income of approximately 4,000 to 6,500 lei per month. For those with a lower gross revenue of 5,500 to 7,000 lei, the final net profit drops to between 3,000 and 3,700 lei. Part-time drivers working 2 to 3 hours a day earn significantly less, reaching approximately 1,400 lei per month.