UberASSIST Perth

MAKE AN IMPACT. EARN MORE FARES.

uberASSIST is designed to provide additional assistance for members of the community with different accessibility needs.

With uberASSIST, our top driver-partners are invited to opt-in to receive training on the necessary knowledge and safety requirements of people with different accessibility needs. uberASSIST vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, and collapsible scooters.

Note: uberASSIST vehicles do not have wheelchair accessible ramps or lifts.

HOW CAN YOU RECEIVE UBERASSIST TRIPS?

There are two parts to the uberASSIST induction that must be successfully completed:

1. Watch this video and take the short 20 question Online Test
2. Attend an in-person information session – See below for details.

Both must be completed to qualify for uberASSIST.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO ME?

uberASSIST is a great way to assist your community and complete additional trips on the Uber platform.

As a driver-partner on uberASSIST, you will still be able to accept uberX trips. Prices for uberASSIST will be the same as uberX. This should allow you to receive more requests, and together, we can make a positive impact for those in our community who require an extra hand.

DROP IN TO A SESSION!

Upcoming Sessions:

Tuesday November 17 at 6:15pm

Sessions are typically held Monthly.

Session are held at Uber Perth’s new office: 143 Hay Street Subiaco, entry at REAR.

FAQS

1. How are uber Assist partners trained?

Uber is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disabilities who have been essential in developing the training module in order to provide uberASSIST. Partners must first watch a training video, score above 90% in an online test and then complete in person training.

2. What is the cost of uber Assist trips?

The fares on uberASSIST are the same as regular uberX trips.

3. What vehicles are being used?

Vehicles that are acceptable on uberASSIST are regular uberX vehicles, however we cannot accept some vehicles due to the difficulty in some passengers entering and exiting the vehicle. These include utes, high four wheel drives and low, sporty cars.

4. How can I become an uber Assist partner?

To be eligible to be an uberASSIST driver-partner, you must first have completed over 200 trips and have a 4.75 or higher rating. To join simply email your local team to check times of the next training session.