The Tri-City is not a single city, but three distinct markets within a single metropolitan area connected by the SKM high-speed commuter rail: the business-oriented port city of Gdańsk, the industrial city of Gdynia, and the resort town of Sopot, where the population swells several times over on summer weekends. A driver or courier who works in only one of these three cities misses out on at least half of the actual demand in the region. Qiwi Partner will explain how each of the three cities differs in terms of app-based work, when and where seasonality works in your favor, and how to start transporting passengers or deliveries even without your own car.
Why is Trimisto three markets instead of one?
Gdańsk is a historic port city with a well-developed business sector, a cruise port, and a tourist-friendly Old Town, where demand for travel and delivery services remains steady year-round. Gdynia is a modern port and logistics city with its own business activity; it is less touristy than Gdańsk but has a steady stream of orders from local residents and port workers. Sopot is a coastal resort town that is quiet in the winter but sees its population multiply in the summer thanks to tourists: its pier, beaches, and nightlife are enough to turn summer weekends into the hottest time of the year in the entire region.
It is precisely this difference that a newcomer needs to understand: working exclusively in Sopot means facing overwhelming demand for three summer months and almost no business in the winter, whereas Gdańsk and Gdynia offer a more stable, albeit less intense, workload year-round. The best strategy is to rotate between all three cities depending on the day of the week, season, and time of day, rather than sticking to just one of them.
How much can you earn as a driver or courier in the Tri-City area?
Earnings in Gdańsk, Gdynia, or Sopot are determined primarily by the platform, the number of hours worked, and the time of day—these are the same principles that apply to any Polish city. Qiwi Partner has analyzed earnings in detail for each platform separately, and these calculations apply equally to work in the Tri-City: How much does an Uber driver earn?, How much does a Bolt driver earn?, How much does a Glovo courier earn?, How much does a Wolt courier earn? і How much does an Uber Eats driver make?. A distinctive feature of the Tri-City is the seasonal factor: in the summer, in Sopot and along the Gdańsk coast, demand—and, consequently, the number of orders per hour—can significantly exceed the usual level for a large Polish city.
Which apps are available in Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot?
Uber, Bolt, and FreeNow are available to drivers in all three cities—it makes sense to sign up for several at once so you don’t miss out on orders during periods when one platform is less active. For couriers, Glovo, Wolt, Uber Eats, Bolt Food, and Pyszne.pl are available—the choice of a specific service should be based on the city: in the tourist destination of Sopot, food and beverage delivery is particularly busy in the summer, whereas in the business hubs of Gdańsk and Gdynia, demand is more even throughout the day.
Where exactly to look for orders:
- Gdańsk's Old Town and the Waterfront — a tourist hub with a high concentration of cafes and hotels, steady demand year-round, with peak demand during the cruise season and on weekends.
- Lech Wałęsa Airport, Gdańsk — Transfer rides, which are less dependent on the day of the week or the season than rides booked through the app.
- Molo and the Sopot Beach Area — It’s extremely busy from May through September, especially on weekends and during concerts at the Forest Opera; in winter, demand here drops significantly.
- Downtown Gdynia and the Port District — a steady stream of orders from office workers and port workers, less dependent on the tourist season.
- SKM stations connecting all three cities — convenient locations for moving between high-demand areas without long, empty runs.
When and to which city should you move?
SKM connects Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot quickly and regularly, so moving between high-demand areas doesn’t take much time during a shift. A practical tip for beginners: on weekdays, focus on Gdańsk and Gdynia, where demand remains steady from morning to evening thanks to office workers, the port, and tourists in the Old Town. On Friday evenings and weekends, especially from May through September, it’s most profitable to head toward Sopot—that’s when the pier, beaches, and nightlife spots generate the highest concentration of short but frequent trips and delivery orders. In winter, the logic is reversed: Sopot practically comes to a standstill, and there’s much less reason to keep a car or bike by the sea than in Gdańsk or Gdynia.
It’s also worth knowing about the local scene: In Gdynia, for example, the local taxi company Yellow Taxi has historically held a strong position—and while this doesn’t interfere with app-based services, understanding that the market here isn’t limited to just Uber and Bolt helps you better navigate the local competitive landscape.
How to Get Started Without Your Own Car
The most common reason why newcomers put off getting started is that they don’t have a car that meets the platforms’ requirements. In Gdańsk, this isn’t an obstacle: Qiwi Partner rents out a Toyota Corolla—a car that meets the Comfort category standards for Uber and Bolt—for just 500 zlotys, with no down payment or hidden fees up front. This means you can hit the road as early as this week and start working right away throughout the Tri-City, instead of waiting until you’ve saved up enough money for your own car. The rental terms are as follows: the car rental page in Gdańsk.
What it takes to get on the air
Drivers must have a valid Category B driver’s license—and if your license was not issued in Poland, you should check in advance whether you need to exchange it: the law requires a Polish driver’s license specifically for working with ride-hailing apps, and Qiwi Partner explained this requirement in detail in article on exchanging a foreign driver's license. The requirements for courier work are simpler, but there are age restrictions depending on the platform—you can read more about this in the articles on the minimum age for working at Glovo, Wolt or Uber Eats.
Next, you’ll register through a payment partner that already has its own license and fleet, so you won’t need to apply for a taxi license on your own or navigate the bureaucracy from scratch. You can read about the business model itself in this article What is a settlement partner?.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to work in all three cities of the Tri-City area at the same time?
Yes, and that’s exactly how it should be—Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot are connected by the SKM high-speed commuter train, and Uber, Bolt, Glovo, Wolt, and other platforms operate in all three cities without requiring separate registration for each one.
Is demand in Sopot really that seasonal?
Indeed, in the summer, Sopot’s population increases significantly due to tourists, and demand for rides and food delivery rises accordingly. In the winter, things are much quieter, so experienced drivers and couriers tend to head to Gdańsk and Gdynia more often during this period.
Is it possible to start working as a driver in Gdańsk without your own car?
That's right. Qiwi Partner offers Toyota Corolla rentals in Gdańsk for 500 zlotys with no down payment—the car is immediately ready for service in the Comfort category on Uber and Bolt, and you can use it to work throughout the Tri-City.
Which food delivery platforms operate in the Tri-City area?
Glovo, Wolt, Uber Eats, Bolt Food, and Pyszne.pl are all available in Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot, although the volume of orders on each platform varies depending on the city and the season.
In lieu of a conclusion
The Tri-City offers a rare opportunity to combine the steady year-round demand from the business districts of Gdańsk and Gdynia with the booming summer season in the resort town of Sopot—and drivers who understand this earn more than those who stick to just one city. You can get started right now: Join Qiwi Partner as a driver Or rent a car for work in Gdańsk with no upfront costs.
