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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.
Popular ride locations
Find out where riders are requesting trips, so you can maximise your earnings.
Busiest locations
The Uber app works right across the Sunshine Coast and the surrounding areas, stretching to Noosa in the north, Caloundra in the south and inland to Maleny. You can check the full service area here.
You are welcome to go online anywhere within the service area, however, there are some areas that are typically busier than others. To increase your chance of receiving regular trip requests we suggest that you go online in the busier areas.
In and around Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, or Noosa are generally the best areas to situate yourself to increase your chance of receiving trip requests. We recommend heading to where locals and tourists are often located; around The Esplanade, Hastings Street, shopping centers, hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, USC campus and the Airport.
Driver-partners based on the Sunshine Coast are also able to drive in any other Queensland city where Uber operates; including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Toowoomba. You can simply go online as you normally would.
Busiest times
Driver-partners are able to go online 24/7 however, most driver-partners can increase their fares by driving during busier times, particularly during peak hours and on weekends.
On the Sunshine Coast, trips request occur right across the week, however, the busiest times are typically on the weekends. In particular between 5 pm - 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights, with the busiest hours from 9pm - 2am on Saturday nights.
School holidays and long weekends are often times where riders flock to the Sunshine Coast and can be great times to drive.
We also recommend keeping up to date with local events, as often when there are locals and tourists heading to or from an event ride requests will be in high demand. Some major events will be communicated through your Driver App or in newsletters, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Airport information
Riders may request Uber to or from the Sunshine Coast Airport. You also have the option to register for Airport pick-ups in Brisbane if you wish to do so.
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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. You can 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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