Queensland State Regulations

The DTMR requires you to hold a current Booked Hire Service licence for every vehicle you want to drive on the Uber platform. To apply for a Booked Hire Service Licence, the vehicle must have a current Certificate of Inspection (unless exempt) and the relevant class of CTP. You can find the full process to apply for a BHSL here.

All vehicles must have the relevant class of CTP to apply for a BHSL.

• For a privately held vehicle – Class 26 CTP is required.
• For rental or leased vehicles – Class 4 CTP is required.*

*If you’re planning to get an eligible vehicle through a rental or leasing company, check with your provider to see if the Booked Hire Service Licence is included with the car you’ve hired.

All Uber trips must be pre-booked through the Uber App. Driver-partners cannot pick up or drop off customers at a Taxi Rank, wait at a Taxi Rank or be hailed from the street. More information is available from DTMR here.

Driver-partners must also comply with local council traffic rules (e.g. avoid stopping in Bus Zones, Yellow Lines, Clearways, No Standing Zones, etc.).

Penalties may apply for stopping or parking in the wrong location. We recommend checking and following the local traffic signage to make sure you comply with Government and Council requirements.

Note that some councils designate areas for picking up and dropping off passengers, such as loading zones. We recommend contacting your local council for more information on local parking and stopping rules.