PCO Car Hire in Merton
TfL-licensed PCO cars for Uber and Bolt drivers in Merton from £130/week. Home of The Championships — the oldest Grand Slam in tennis, drawing 500,000 spectators over two weeks every summer. Morden tube terminus, Wimbledon town centre, and strong residential demand year-round. Insurance included, no credit checks, same-day collection.
Insurance Included
Comprehensive cover built into every rental — no extra policy needed.
No Credit Checks
Open to all valid PCO licence holders. Start earning faster.
Flexible 4-Week Rolling Contract
Switch vehicles or leave without penalty. Easy to extend month by month.
Merton is home to Wimbledon — and The Championships is the largest concentrated seasonal PCO event in South London. Over 500,000 spectators attend across the two-week fortnight every late June and early July. Post-match Uber demand from the grounds and across SW19 during The Championships fortnight is unlike anything else in the South London PCO calendar. Beyond the fortnight, Morden's Northern line terminus, Wimbledon town centre's restaurant and bar scene, and a large affluent residential population generate consistent demand year-round. All G&M vehicles are ULEZ compliant — same-day collection, no credit checks, insurance included.
Why Merton PCO Drivers Choose G&M Direct Hire
Transparent pricing, fast setup, and cars built for PCO drivers.
Fast Setup
Collect your car in as little as 25 minutes after calling our team.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive cover included with every rental. No separate policy needed.
Uber-Ready Fleet
All cars TfL licensed and ready for Uber, Bolt, FreeNow and Blacklane.
No Hidden Fees
Transparent contracts. Just £5 PCO admin vs £10 charged by most companies.
No Credit Checks
Open to all PCO licence holders , no barriers to getting on the road.
Servicing Included
We handle all maintenance so you stay on the road and keep earning.
24/7 Support
Our team is available around the clock to assist you on the road.
Trusted by 6,000+ Drivers
London's most trusted PCO hire since 2008 , 17+ years of experience.
Driving in Merton: What PCO Drivers Need to Know
The Championships fortnight, the Morden tube terminus, Wimbledon's restaurant scene, and how to build a productive Merton shift across every season of the year.
Key Stations & Pickup Zones
High-Demand Zones
Popular Trip Types
G&M's Top Tips for PCO Driving in Merton
The Championships at Wimbledon — held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Church Road, SW19 — is the oldest Grand Slam in tennis and one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Over 500,000 spectators attend across its two-week fortnight in late June and early July, drawn from the UK and internationally. The PCO earning dynamics during The Championships are quite different from most London event nights. The famous Queue — the line of spectators waiting for ground passes each morning — generates its own demand as Queue participants arrive by various means and need transfers to join it or move on. Post-match demand from the grounds, particularly after evening Centre Court sessions, is intense: the area around Church Road, Wimbledon Park Road and Somerset Road fills with spectators simultaneously, Wimbledon tube can queue for 20–30 minutes post-session, and many attendees — particularly those in hospitality packages, staying in nearby hotels or travelling with groups — prefer Uber. The Championships fortnight is the single highest-earning two-week period in the Merton PCO calendar and worth planning around well in advance by checking the AELTC's published order of play and schedule at wimbledon.com.
Wimbledon as a town is more than just the tennis. Wimbledon Village — the affluent hilltop area immediately adjacent to the Common, with its premium restaurants, boutiques and gastropubs along High Street Wimbledon — is one of South London's most consistent sources of high-value Uber Comfort demand throughout the year. The demographic here is wealthy professional and residential, with a strong preference for private hire over public transport for evening restaurant runs, late-night returns and airport transfers. Raynes Park, Wimbledon Park and the residential streets between Wimbledon station and Wimbledon Common contain a large professional population generating weekday demand that extends well beyond the Championship fortnight. The A3 running through the borough puts Heathrow within approximately 30 minutes and Gatwick within 35–40 minutes — competitive airport runs that make the borough viable for out-of-London transfer work particularly for its more affluent passenger base.
Morden, at the southern end of the borough, is the terminus of the Northern line — the final stop on one of London's busiest tube lines. This structural position makes Morden station one of South London's most important PCO staging points: it serves a large residential catchment in Morden, Mitcham and surrounding areas that have no other tube access, meaning residents who need to connect to the Northern line frequently prefer Uber or Bolt for the first or last mile rather than waiting for buses. The bus interchange at Morden is one of the largest in South London, and the daily commuter flow in and out of the station creates consistent background demand throughout the working week. AFC Wimbledon's Plough Lane stadium in Plough Lane — a 9,000-capacity ground rebuilt on the club's original site and opened in 2020 — generates match-day demand on home fixtures throughout the football season, adding another layer of event-driven PCO earnings to Merton's already varied demand profile.

What London PCO Drivers Are Saying
G&M Direct Hire Ltd was founded in 2008 and has since emerged as a prominent PCO hire company in London. We have assisted over 6000 drivers on their PCO journey.
"An excellent experience from start to finish. The entire team was incredibly friendly and supportive. I'll always recommend them and they'll remain my first choice for PCO car hire in London, thanks to their fairness and transparency."
Anthony Parker
PCO Driver
"I've had a great experience with G&M Direct Hire over three years with them and never a single issue, whether with the PCO vehicles or the staff. Everyone in the office is polite and highly professional. They're a fantastic team, and I always have peace of mind knowing things are in their hands."
Yordan Yordanov
Driver
"I've used several PCO companies, but I must say this one has been the best PCO rental by far. G&M Direct genuinely cares about its reputation and goes the extra mile to support you. The team is always helpful and truly works with you, not just for you."
Cynthia Pawlak
Driver
"An excellent experience from start to finish. The entire team was incredibly friendly and supportive. I'll always recommend them and they'll remain my first choice for PCO car hire in London, thanks to their fairness and transparency."
Anthony Parker
PCO Driver
"I've had a great experience with G&M Direct Hire over three years with them and never a single issue, whether with the PCO vehicles or the staff. Everyone in the office is polite and highly professional. They're a fantastic team, and I always have peace of mind knowing things are in their hands."
Yordan Yordanov
Driver
"I've used several PCO companies, but I must say this one has been the best PCO rental by far. G&M Direct genuinely cares about its reputation and goes the extra mile to support you. The team is always helpful and truly works with you, not just for you."
Cynthia Pawlak
Driver
Why Merton Keeps PCO Drivers Busy
500,000 spectators over The Championships fortnight. The Northern line's southern terminus at Morden. Wimbledon Village's affluent dining scene. AFC Wimbledon's new Plough Lane ground. And the A3 putting Heathrow and Gatwick within competitive reach.
500k+
Championships Visitors/Fortnight
2 weeks
South London's Biggest Earning Event
Northern
Line Terminus at Morden
The Championships, Wimbledon
500,000+ spectators over two weeks — the largest concentrated seasonal PCO event in South London.
Morden — Northern Line Terminus
Southern end of one of London's busiest tube lines — consistent PCO demand from a large residential catchment.
Wimbledon Village & Town Centre
Premium dining and bar scene — consistent Thursday to Saturday evening demand from affluent residents.
AFC Wimbledon — Plough Lane
9,000-cap new stadium on original site — match-day demand throughout the football season.
Wimbledon Residential
Affluent SW19 and SW20 residential streets — above-average Uber Comfort demand year-round.
Heathrow & Gatwick via A3
A3 gives Merton drivers competitive access to both major South-West airports.
Things to Do in Merton
Merton is a borough defined by its most famous address — the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Church Road, SW19 — but contains far more diversity of character and demand than the annual fortnight suggests. Wimbledon itself is split between two distinct areas: the town centre around Wimbledon station, with its cluster of restaurants, bars, cinema and retail along The Broadway and side streets; and Wimbledon Village, the affluent hilltop area running from the High Street down toward Wimbledon Common, with its premium gastropubs, boutique restaurants and high-income residential streets. The Village demographic is consistently one of the highest-value Uber Comfort and private hire audiences in South London — the kind of residents who use Uber for every evening out rather than driving — making it a reliable earning area on every night of the year, not just during The Championships. Wimbledon Common — one of London's largest open spaces, at over 1,100 acres — draws runners, dog walkers and visitors from across South London throughout the year. Raynes Park, between Wimbledon and Kingston, is a dense residential area generating consistent local demand. Morden — at the borough's southern tip and the terminus of the Northern line — is an important bus and tube interchange serving Merton, Mitcham and the surrounding residential areas of South London, with a significant commuter population and local retail. Mitcham — covering the eastern section of the borough — adds further residential depth and its own local demand patterns. AFC Wimbledon's new Plough Lane stadium, rebuilt on the club's historic original site in Merton, opened in 2020 and now hosts League One and cup football throughout the season, generating match-day demand that previously had no stadium focus in the borough. And The Championships fortnight itself — when the All England Club opens its gates to 39,000 spectators daily at peak capacity — remains the most concentrated single PCO earning event in South-West London, with post-match demand across SW19 generating surge pricing that few other London locations match at any time of year.
Key Information for PCO Drivers
Stations, landmarks, and journey types that matter for drivers operating in Merton.
Wimbledon
District, National Rail, Tram · main hub
Morden
Northern line terminus · large catchment
South Wimbledon
Northern line · residential access
Colliers Wood
Northern line · regeneration zone
Raynes Park
National Rail (SWR) · residential
Wimbledon Chase
National Rail (SWR) · south residential
Mitcham Junction
Overground, Tram · east Merton
Haydons Road
National Rail · Plough Lane area
Wimbledon Park
District line · near AELTC
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Merton Drivers Also Operate Nearby
Many of our Merton-based drivers regularly operate across neighbouring boroughs. We cover all of these areas too.
Wandsworth
North
Lambeth
North-East
Kingston upon Thames
West
Richmond upon Thames
North-West
Sutton
South
Croydon
East
Southwark
North-East
Hounslow
West
All listed areas are actively served by our Merton PCO fleet.
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