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Vehicle requirements in Belgium

Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets the vehicle requirements in Belgium, and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.

Must-haves

  • At least 4 doors
  • At least 4 additional places to the driver
  • In perfect condition
  • A TX license plate
  • Lease and used vehicles are allowed

LVC license: To apply for an LVC, your car must be registered under your personal name or under your company (if it's a leasing, you must have a proof of the leasing contract you must have proof of the leasing contract). Moreover, your vehicle must of course also comply with the conditions of the region where you want to apply for your permit.

Your paperwork

  • Certificate of registration
  • Insurance for paid passenger transport
  • Technical inspection
  • Relevant operating license
    • Brussels: Authorisation taxi de rue ou taxi de station
    • Wallonia: Authorisation taxi de rue ou taxi de station
    • Flanders: IBPV Vergunning
  • 3 photos of your vehicle (front, inside, interior)

Eligible vehicles list

Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.

UberX

Recommended vehicles in Brussels

To maximize your earnings, we advise choosing vehicles that are less expensive and have a low fuel consumption. Hybrid and electric cars are recommended.

Attention, your vehicle must be present in the list above. If you are unsure if your vehicle is eligible or believe that it should be added to the list, please send us information about your vehicle through this form and we will come back to you with an answer.

Uber Comfort

With Uber Comfort, riders will pay a little extra to be matched with more experienced, top-rated driver-partners who have newer, mid-sized cars.

To be eligible to receive trip requests with Uber Comfort, you’ll need to meet the criteria below.

Driver requirements

  • A cancellation rate maximum of 15%
  • A minimum rating of 4.80

Vehicle requirements

  • Vehicles may not be older than 6 full years old
  • Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver

Uber Van

Uber Van is a service provided for large groups of passengers.

Requirements

  • 6 additional places to the driver
  • Rear passenger doors must have a window

Attention, your vehicle must be present in the list above. If you are unsure if your vehicle is eligible or believe that it should be added to the list, please send us information about your vehicle through this form and we will come back to you with an answer.

Uber Black

Charge higher fares in our premium ride option. To access Uber Black, you need to drive with an eligible vehicle, and meet additional requirements, see below.

Driver requirements:

  • A cancellation rate maximum of 10%
  • A minimum rating of 4.85

Vehicle requirements:

  • Vehicles may not be older than 6 full years old
  • Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
  • 4-door vehicle
  • Good condition with no cosmetic damage
  • No commercial branding
  • Dark Colour: Must be Black, Grey, Blue, Dark Blue, Dark Grey or Brown
  • Find the accepted vehicles models list below.
Accepted vehicles
  • Audi: A6, A6 Avant, A6 Hybrid, A6 Sportback e-tron, A7, A8, A8 L, E-Tron GT, S6, S8
  • BMW: 5-series, 5-Series 530e, 5-series Gran Turismo, 5-series Touring, 520d, 520i, 6-series, 7-series, 7-Series 745e, 740e, 740i, 750, 8-series, i5, i7, M5
  • Jaguar: S-Type, XF, XF Sportbrake, XJ, XJ L
  • Lexus: ES, ES Hybrid, GS, GS Hybrid, LS
  • Maserati: Ghibli, Quattroporte
  • Mercedes-Benz: CLS-Class, E 200, E 220, E 300, E 320, E 400, E-Class, E-Class Wagon, E250, E280, E350e, EQE, EQS, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, S-Class
  • Porsche: Panamera, Taycan

Uber Taxi

With Taxi, riders can get quicker trips across the city with drivers holding station taxi licenses. Available in Brussels.

Requirements:

  • Vehicles accepted as station taxis by the Brussels Region;
  • 4 additional places additionally to the driver

Your vehicle must be present in the list above. If you are unsure if your vehicle is eligible or believe it should be added to the list, please send us information about it through this form and we will come back to you with an answer.

Green

Offer sustainable rides with 100% electric vehicles. Available in Brussels and all Flanders.

You’ll find below the list of all vehicles eligible for Uber Green. Only fully electric vehicles are accepted on this product. Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are not accepted.

If you are unsure if your vehicle is eligible or believe that it should be added to the list, please send us information about your vehicle through this form and we will come back to you with an answer.

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