When you book an airport transfer, you expect a safe and professional journey.Unfortunately, in many cities – including Kraków – unlicensed drivers operate without proper permits, insurance, or safety standards.Choosing the wrong vehicle can expose you to unnecessary risks, legal complications, and even financial liability.

To help you protect yourself and your guests, here is a complete safety checklist of what to verify before entering any airport transfer, taxi, chauffeur service, or ride-share vehicle.

1. Verify the Transport License

A licensed carrier must have:

• A valid transport license (Polish: licencja na przewóz osób).

• A clearly displayed company name and license number.

• A driver legally registered with the operator.

No license = no legal protection.If the driver cannot show it, choose a different vehicle immediately.

2. Check the Vehicle’s Insurance Coverage

Unlicensed operators often rely on basic private insurance, which does not cover commercial passenger transport.

A legal provider must have:

• OC przewoźnika / carrier liability insurance

• Passenger insurance

• A vehicle registered for commercial use

Without this insurance, passengers may not receive compensation in case of an accident.

3. Confirm the Driver’s Identity

Before entering the vehicle, check:

• Driver’s full name

• Company name

• Photo or ID badge

• Vehicle registration matching the booking

This prevents impersonation and ensures you’re getting into the correct car.

4. Inspect the Vehicle’s Condition

A quick “visual safety check” takes less than 10 seconds:

• Are the tyres in good condition?

• Are all lights working?

• Is the car clean, maintained, and suitable for passenger service?

• Are child seats properly installed (if required)?

Professional companies maintain their fleet regularly – unlicensed drivers often don’t.

5. Confirm the Booking Details

A legitimate operator will always provide:

• A booking confirmation (email/SMS/WhatsApp)

• Pickup time and location

• Driver/vehicle details

• Contact phone number

• Pricing with taxes

If the driver arrives unannounced or changes the price on the spot – walk away.

6. Ask for a VAT Invoice (if needed)

Licensed companies can issue a VAT invoice, which is mandatory for most business travellers.

Unlicensed drivers cannot provide legally recognized invoices — a red flag for corporate travel.

7. Ensure the Company Offers Customer Support

Reliable operators offer:

• 24/7 phone support

• Flight monitoring

• Booking modification options

• Complaint procedures

With unlicensed transport, you have no formal support and no one responsible if something goes wrong.

Why This Matters: Your Safety Depends on Legality

Using an unlicensed transfer:

• exposes you to no insurance protection,

• may place you at fault during an accident claim,

• offers no legal or financial safeguards,

• and often results in poor-quality vehicles and untrained drivers.

Choosing a licensed operator ensures compliance, safety, and professional standards — especially for business travellers, families, and corporate guests.

Choose Safety. Choose Licensed Airport Transfers.

Professional, licensed companies like IQPD Kraków Airport Transfer operate with:

✔ Licensed chauffeurs

✔ Premium Mercedes fleet

✔ Full passenger insurance

✔ 24/7 flight monitoring

✔ VAT invoices available

✔ Corporate-level reliability

Your journey starts the moment you enter the car — make sure it’s the right one.

NR Licencji : 92/2019

Address

IQPD sp z o o

Ul. Jana Zamoyskiego 81

Krakow, 30-519

Poland

NIP PL 6751452415

Contact

Polityka Prywatności

+48662905905

info@iqpd.pl

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