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Drive when you want, make what you need
Earn on your own schedule.
Become a rideshare driver in your city
Your city needs drivers like you to keep everyone moving forward. Thousands of riders request rides with Uber every day. You can use your vehicle to get paid to drive in your city while getting riders where they need to go.
Uber also connects you to these ways to earn:
Deliver with Uber Eats
Try food delivery using your 4-wheel or 2-wheel vehicle. With Uber Eats, you can connect people with the food they love from local restaurants.
Refer drivers
Invite friends and family to join the Uber community. Use your promo code when referring others, and you’ll earn a reward after they complete a certain number of trips.
Busy times and locations to drive
We want you to make the most of your time when driving with Uber.
The best way to help increase your earnings is to maximise the number of trips you provide.
We've prepared some tips to help you achieve this to help you ensure you're online in the busiest times and locations that typically have high rider demand.
When & Where to Drive
Times
Driver-partners can increase their fares by driving during busier times, particularly during peak hours and on weekends.
Head to the chart below to see an example of total trips driver-partners complete in Melbourne across an average week.
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Weekend Nights: 8pm - 4am
This periods tends to see the highest rider demand across the entire week as thousands of riders turn to Uber for a ride to get to and from the city from 8pm onwards and into the early hours of the morning.
Weekday Mornings: 5am to 9am
This period captures the morning rush hours when riders in inner suburbs are heading to work and out to the airport.
Weekday Nights: 5pm to 9pm
This period represents the late afternoon rush and is the time when demand can start to ramp up on Fridays and Saturdays. During the week riders are often looking to head home from work and on the weekend they are often heading into the inner suburbs and CBD from home.
During rainy weather
People often change their plans (particularly when rain is unexpected) and may, for instance, decide to request an Uber instead of walking.
During major events in Melbourne
Major events tend to attract high volumes of attendants looking for a ride to and from an event. Stay tuned for updates through the weekly newsletter or in-app notifications.
Locations
Driver-partners can maximise the number of rides they provide by recognising and positioning themselves in areas where riders are most likely to be requesting from.
Head to the chart below to see a breakdown of rider preferences that influences when and where they tend to request trips from, across a typical week.
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Understanding preferences that influence when and why a rider typically requests an Uber will guide you to position yourself in locations that can help maximise your trips.
Where frequent-use riders typically reside:
Where frequent-use riders typically work:
Where frequent-use riders typically socialise:
Airport information
Airport pick-up and drop-off information for driver-partners in Victoria.
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Get support at every turn
We want every trip with Uber to be easy as. That’s why we’re here to help you whenever you need it. Contact our online support team 24/7.
Refer other drivers, earn incentives
You can invite friends and family from across the country to join the Uber driver-partner community. Use your unique promo code when referring new driver-partners to receive incentives (after they complete a certain number of trips).
Frequently asked questions
- How does driving with Uber compare with full-time or part-time driver jobs in my city?
Different driving jobs offer different opportunities. Some driving jobs have set hours and strict schedules. With Uber, you can decide whether you want to drive frequently or just a short time on the weekend. Previous rideshare experience is not required.
- I’m looking for full-time or part-time driver jobs near me. If I choose to use Uber instead, how often will I have to drive?
Your schedule is up to you. With Uber, you can get paid to drive when you want. You have the flexibility to be a rideshare driver in your city whenever you choose.
- How can I see how much I’ll get paid after each trip?
We make it as easy as possible for you to track your earnings from riders. A monetary amount at the top of your screen will show how much you’re getting paid to drive in your city. Look for helpful tools in the app to give you more details and show you your totals in real time.
- What are the requirements to drive with Uber near me?
When you become a driver in your city with Uber, you need to be at least the minimum age to drive there, have an eligible form of transportation, and submit required documents, such as a valid driver’s license. You must also pass a background screening and have at least one year of driving experience with a license.
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