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Byron Bay vehicle requirements

Drive with Uber in Byron Bay

 

Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most 4-door cars do, but requirements vary depending on the vehicle option you choose. If you don’t own a car, we may be able to connect you with a vehicle solutions provider.

Minimum requirements

All cars driving with Uber in Byron Bay must be:

  • In excellent working condition
  • No older than the maximum age for the Uber vehicle option chosen
  • A 4-door car or passenger van
  • No more than 8-seaters, including the driver’s seat
  • Able to pass a pink slip inspection
  • Registered and CTP-insured in New South Wales
  • Free from cosmetic damage and commercial branding

Other minimum rules apply to specific vehicle options.

Insurance

All vehicles driving with Uber must be covered by compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, and have at least third-party property damage insurance. To drive with UberX, you also need to be listed on the car’s property damage insurance policy, even if you are not the vehicle owner or main policyholder.

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Byron Bay vehicle options

UberX

Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders - an everyday ride at an affordable price.

UberX vehicles:

  • ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
  • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
  • Are registered and CTP-insured in New South Wales
  • Are 15 years old or less
  • Have 4 doors
  • Seat 4-7 passengers plus the driver
  • Have working windows and air conditioning
  • Are able to pass a pink slip inspection
  • Are not taxis, ex-driving school, ex-taxis, government, branded, or rebuilt vehicles

Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberX.

UberXL

SUVs and vans can seat extra passengers, so that you can earn higher fares. This is the high-capacity version of UberX. UberXL vehicles:

  • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
  • Are registered and CTP-insured in NSW
  • Are 15 years old or less
  • Are 4-door SUVs or large passenger vans
  • Seat 6-7 passengers plus the driver
  • Have working windows and air conditioning
  • Are able to pass a pink slip inspection
  • Are not taxis, ex-taxis, government, ex-driving school, branded or rebuilt vehicles

Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberXL.

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