Réunion · 97480
Become a driver in Saint-Joseph (97480), Réunion
Drivers based in Saint-Joseph (97480) serve 39,207 residents and the whole of Réunion with Moon Drive — 0% commission, €39 a month, payouts straight to your IBAN.
Driving in Saint-Joseph: what to expect
Saint-Joseph is sparsely populated (219 inhabitants per km²): rides are fewer but longer, often booked in advance — airport runs, appointments, evenings out — which makes each trip worth more.
With RUN 47.1 km away, residents book their airport transfer in advance — long, well-paid rides. Saint-Denis, the main hub, is 49.8 km south-east; accepting a ride back towards Petite-Île limits empty kilometres.
Your working radius from Saint-Joseph covers Petite-Île (8.9 km), Saint-Philippe (10.5 km), Le Tampon (10.7 km), Saint-Pierre (14.6 km); the closest, Petite-Île, is only 8.9 km away. The largest of them, Saint-Pierre (85,038 residents), is a demand pool within easy reach.
Every street in Saint-Joseph is reachable by car, so the app sends you exact pickup addresses — no meeting points to negotiate. The CA du Sud is covered in full, so you can follow riders across its communes.
In short: base yourself in Saint-Joseph, work towards Petite-Île and Saint-Philippe, and let the app bring you back.
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The model, plainly
On a conventional platform taking 20–25% per ride, the more you work the more you pay. Here your cost is capped at the subscription: a €15 fare and a €90 fare both come back to you in full.
Requirements in Réunion
Réunion (974) is a French department: a ride-hailing driver needs a VTC professional card issued by the prefecture, registration in the national VTC register, professional insurance and a compliant vehicle. Taxi drivers need a valid parking authorisation.
- A compliant professional status (VTC or taxi, depending on your activity)
- A valid VTC professional card or taxi parking authorisation
- Up-to-date driving licence and professional insurance
- A vehicle matching the target category (Eco, Confort, Van or Taxi)
- An IBAN in your name or your company’s name for payouts
- A recent iOS or Android smartphone
How to start
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Create your driver account
Download the app, choose the driver area and fill in your professional details.
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Submit your documents
VTC or taxi licence, driving licence, professional insurance, vehicle registration and bank details. Verification happens before you go live.
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Activate your subscription
The monthly subscription is paid in the app. It is the platform’s only financial counterpart.
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Go online
Once approved, you switch to available and ride requests land directly on your phone.
Driving in Saint-Joseph: FAQ
Can I drive in Saint-Joseph without paying commission?
Yes. Moon Drive takes no commission on fares in Saint-Joseph or anywhere in Réunion. The platform charges a flat €39 monthly subscription; every fare, and every tip, goes to you.
Where should I wait for rides around Saint-Joseph?
Stay close to the densest areas and to the airport. From Saint-Joseph, the nearest served places are Petite-Île (8.9 km), Saint-Philippe (10.5 km), Le Tampon (10.7 km); Roland Garros Airport is 47.1 km away as the crow flies.
What kind of rides can I expect in Saint-Joseph?
Saint-Joseph is sparsely populated (219 inhabitants per km²): rides are fewer but longer, often booked in advance — airport runs, appointments, evenings out — which makes each trip worth more. Riders see the price before confirming, so there is no haggling at the kerb.
What do I need to drive in Saint-Joseph (97480)?
Réunion (974) is a French department: a ride-hailing driver needs a VTC professional card issued by the prefecture, registration in the national VTC register, professional insurance and a compliant vehicle. Taxi drivers need a valid parking authorisation.
Start driving in Saint-Joseph
Create your driver account in the app in a few minutes.