Our Story

Built by drivers, for drivers, since 2016

How We Started

A simple idea: licensing shouldn't be this hard.

Wheely Services was founded in London in 2016 with a simple observation: getting licensed as a private hire driver in the UK was unnecessarily slow, confusing and scattered across a dozen different offices, tests and forms. What began as a small team helping local drivers navigate the TfL application process has grown into a nationwide network of over 10 branches, supporting thousands of drivers a year, from their very first UK driving licence through to full registration with the country's leading ride-hailing platforms.

Westminster Underground station sign with Big Ben behind it, London
Our Mission

To make professional driving accessible to anyone who wants it, by removing the paperwork, confusion and delay from the licensing process.

Milestones

A decade of growth

2016
Wheely Services founded in London; first branch opens.
2018
Expanded DBS and medical exam partnerships; 1,000th driver licensed.
2019
Launched multi-platform registration service (Uber, Bolt).
2021
Opened branches in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.
2022
Reached 10,000 drivers licensed nationwide.
2023
National expansion to 10+ branches across England, Scotland and Wales.
2025
Introduced PCO-compliant EV/hybrid vehicle hire and rent-to-buy programme.
2026
25,000+ drivers licensed and counting.
What We Stand For

Our values

Clarity

No jargon, no hidden steps. You always know what happens next.

Compliance

Every application is handled to the exact standard your licensing authority requires.

Accessibility

Support available across the UK, not just in London.

Partnership

We work directly alongside major ride-hailing platforms to keep our process current.

Wheely Services leadership team reviewing plans together
Our Team

Leadership grounded in transport and compliance.

Our leadership team brings together backgrounds in transport licensing, compliance and customer operations, supported by branch managers across the UK who understand the specific requirements of their local council or TfL district.

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