This guide is aimed at future drivers throughout France. VTC PRO allows you to follow your activity whatever the city; some local information offered by the app, such as demand-oriented events and weather, is now centered on Paris.
The steps to becoming a VTC driver
| Stage | To do | Read next |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eligibility | B license for at least 3 years, or 2 years after accompanied driving, positive medical check and criminal record conditions. | Official source below |
| 2. Preparation | Choose a suitable preparation. Training is recommended but not mandatory; the administration indicates approximately 50 to 300 hours and 400 to 3,000 EUR depending on the center. | Training VTC at 20 euros |
| 3. Review | Pass the knowledge tests then the practical test organized via the CMAs, unless the equivalence route is applicable. | Practical exam |
| 4. Card | Apply for the professional card after meeting the conditions. Do not start rides until you are cleared to exercise. | VTC card processing time |
| 5. Business | Choose a legal form and register the activity: micro-enterprise, individual business or company. | Micro-enterprise or SASU |
| 6. Operation | Prepare a compliant vehicle, take out the necessary insurance and register online with the REVTC. | Choose your vehicle |
Vehicle and REVTC registration
The official sheet indicates that a VTC car must have between 4 and 9 seats, including the driver, at least 4 doors and, with some exceptions, a maximum seniority of 7 years. The limits on dimensions, power and age do not apply to hybrid and electric vehicles according to this same sheet.
Registration in the register of operators of VTC is mandatory to practice. It requires in particular a copy of the professional card, company details, vehicle and professional insurance.
Predict your income without promises
There is no universal net salary for an independent driver. The correct method is to track the turnover collected, platform deductions, vehicle, energy, insurance, maintenance, contributions and taxes according to your status.
Before signing a vehicle: establish several scenarios of hours and kilometers. Our article driver salary VTC Uber offers a calculation method without guaranteed income.
In Paris: what VTC PRO brings locally
In Paris, VTC PRO can complete your organization with the weather and events displayed in the app. These signals do not replace VTC requirements nor your profitability calculation; they are used to prepare your services. Tracking revenue by platform and route estimates remain useful beyond Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Is the professional card enough to practice?
No. The official form also specifies the compulsory registration in REVTC and the obligations relating to the vehicle and insurance.
Can professional experience replace the exam?
A route exists for candidates who can demonstrate at least one year of experience as a professional passenger transport driver over the last ten years. Check your supporting documents with the competent administration.
Official source
Entreprendre Service Public: become a VTC driver, sheet verified on January 1, 2026.