Fuel, mileage, ULEZ — tracked in one app
Petrol or charging. Congestion charge. ULEZ. PHV licence. Cleaning. All in one place. Plus the right mileage method.
Driver expenses are huge — losing receipts costs you real tax
A typical UK Uber or Bolt driver clocks 30,000+ business miles a year, pays ULEZ and congestion charge daily, and spends thousands on fuel, insurance, MOT, servicing and PHV licence. Choosing the wrong mileage method (45p/25p vs actual costs) can cost or save you over £1,000 a year.
What PocketReceipt tracks for rideshare drivers
Fuel & charging
Petrol, diesel, EV charging at home and public points. Tracked daily, totalled monthly.
Auto-mileage
GPS trip log captures every business mile. Choose between simplified (45p/25p) or actual costs at year-end.
ULEZ & congestion
London ULEZ £12.50/day, Congestion £15/day, Birmingham CAZ. All deductible. Auto-categorised.
Vehicle costs
Insurance, MOT, servicing, tyres, breakdown cover, PHV licence. Each tagged correctly.
Platform fees
Uber service fee, Bolt commission, app subs. Calculated from your weekly statements.
Cleaning & consumables
Car wash, valeting, sanitiser, mints, water bottles. Small but adds up to £200–£500/year.
A typical rideshare driver's day, tracked
- 6:30am — fill up at the petrol station, scan receipt
- 7:00am — start trip log, GPS captures every mile
- 10:00am — enter ULEZ zone, daily £12.50 charge auto-tagged
- 1:00pm — quick car wash between airport runs, scan receipt
- 5:00pm — end of shift, mileage logged
- Sunday — Uber statement imported; weekly summary exported to accountant
FAQ for rideshare drivers
Should I use simplified mileage (45p/25p) or actual vehicle costs?
Depends on miles driven and vehicle running cost. High-mileage drivers (20,000+/year) often beat simplified with actual-cost claims. PocketReceipt tracks both so you can compare at year-end.
Can I claim ULEZ and congestion charge?
Yes — 100% allowable when incurred during work driving. Personal trips into the zone are not deductible.
Is my Uber/Bolt commission deductible?
Yes. The platform's service fee or commission comes off your gross fare as an allowable business expense. It's on your weekly statement.
Do I need to register for VAT as an Uber driver?
Only if turnover (gross fares before commission) exceeds £90,000. Most drivers stay under. From 2026, HMRC has clarified VAT treatment for app-based drivers — check the latest guidance.