Réunion · 97421
Become a driver in Saint-Louis (97421), Réunion
Become a Moon Drive driver in Saint-Louis (97421, 54,941 inhabitants): ride requests arrive in the app, no commission is taken on fares, and the only cost is a flat €39 subscription.
Driving in Saint-Louis: what to expect
Residential rather than urban (553 per km²), Saint-Louis generates peaks at school and office hours, with many rides heading to Saint-Denis.
With RUN 38.7 km away, residents book their airport transfer in advance — long, well-paid rides. Saint-Denis (38.3 km south) concentrates offices, shops and nightlife: rides from there often bring you back towards Saint-Louis.
Around Saint-Louis: Les Avirons (6.7 km), L'Étang-Salé (6.8 km), Entre-Deux (7.6 km), Saint-Leu (9.5 km). Saint-Louis is larger than all of them, which makes it the natural base of the area.
Saint-Louis is on the road network: you can pick up and drop off at any address, day and night. It belongs to the CA CIVIS (Communauté Intercommunale des Villes Solidaires), whose other members are all within the Moon Drive network.
Drivers who know the roads between Saint-Louis, L'Étang-Salé and Saint-Leu lose less time and earn more per hour.
Your area around Saint-Louis
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Become a driver anywhere in Réunion · Moon Drive rides in Saint-Louis
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-Louis: FAQ
Can I drive in Saint-Louis without paying commission?
Yes. Moon Drive takes no commission on fares in Saint-Louis 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-Louis?
Stay close to the densest areas and to the airport. From Saint-Louis, the nearest served places are Les Avirons (6.7 km), L'Étang-Salé (6.8 km), Entre-Deux (7.6 km); Roland Garros Airport is 38.7 km away as the crow flies.
What kind of rides can I expect in Saint-Louis?
Residential rather than urban (553 per km²), Saint-Louis generates peaks at school and office hours, with many rides heading to Saint-Denis. Riders see the price before confirming, so there is no haggling at the kerb.
What do I need to drive in Saint-Louis (97421)?
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-Louis
Create your driver account in the app in a few minutes.