Private Hire Rate Calculator for Coach Operators

The job

Vehicle

Loaded miles

Empty / positioning miles

Depot to pick-up and drop-off to depot.

Driver paid hours

Driving plus waiting time.

Days of hire

Overnights

Margin (% of price)

2nd driverDoubles driver hours and overnight costs. Tick it if the job exceeds one driver's legal hours.

Between schoolsThe vehicle would otherwise be idle. Removes the standing charge and overheads, leaving only variable costs and margin.

Diesel price, pence per litre (ex VAT)

Price basis

Pre-filled with illustrative UK figures. Replace them with your own.

Fuel economy (mpg)

Running cost per mile (£)

Tyres, maintenance, excluding fuel.

Standing charge per day (£)

Tax, insurance, depreciation.

Driver hourly rate (£)

More cost settings

Driver on-costs (%)

Employer NI, pension, holiday pay.

Overnight cost per driver (£)

Overheads (% of costs)