Driver guide
Learn more about the ins and outs of driving with Uber in Sydney- what’s on, what’s new and how to make the most of your time on the road.
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.
Where can I drive?
Service area
The Uber app works 24/7 throughout the Sydney service area. This means that you can drive anywhere in the service area, and still be able to accept trip requests.
Hotspots
- Weekday mornings: Eastern Suburbs, CBD, North Sydney, the Airport Weekday evenings: CBD, Inner West, Lower North
- Weekends: Eastern Suburbs, CBD, the Rocks, Inner West
- Events: Olympic Park, Moore Park, CBD
- Growing fast: Parramatta & other areas in Sydney's West
Did you know?
As a driver-partner with NSW accreditation, you can drive anywhere in NSW where Uber operates. This includes Sydney, Newcastle, Byron Bay, and Wollongong...and growing!
Popular times
Trips are happening around the clock and across the week, but there are certain times that are typically much busier than others. Driver-partners can increase their fares by driving during busier times, such as weekday peak hours and on weekends.
- Weekday mornings 5am - 9am
- Weekday evenings 5pm - 8pm
- Friday & Saturday til Late
- Sunday daytime
Airport information
Find instructions for Uber partners at Sydney Airport
Get the latest news in Sydney
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
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- 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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