Vehicle requirements
Niagara
There are many ways to drive with Uber. Each service has its own requirements that your vehicle must meet. Does your vehicle qualify? Find out here.
Minimum requirements
To drive with Uber in Niagara, your vehicle must meet these minimum requirements:
- 4-door vehicle with independently opening doors
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- Pass a vehicle inspection
Vehicle model year
Your vehicle's model year must be 10 years or newer to drive with UberX.
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
TNC Driver's Licence
To drive with Uber in the Niagara Region, you'll need to obtain a TNC driver's licence from Niagara Regional Police Service.
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR TNC LICENCE >
Uber sticker
We will mail you an Uber sticker to help riders know that you drive with Uber when you pick them up. Display it in your back windshield on the passenger side.
Need to replace your sticker? Please see the following options to get your Uber sticker.
Option 1: Visit your nearest Greenlight Spot
Option 2: Re-order in your pp
- Go to the ‘Account’ tab
- Go to ‘Help’ and select ‘Signing Up’
- Go to ‘Requirements’ and select ‘Uber decal requirements’
- Click on ‘ORDER UBER DECAL’
Insurance
Ontario has approved an insurance policy from Economical Insurance designed specifically for ridesharing. Drivers are still required to maintain a personal insurance policy.
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
Vehicle requirements
UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX. It's one of the most popular options for riders.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- 10 years or newer
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or commercially marked vehicles
View our list of popular models for UberX but others may qualify as well.
UberXL
Seat extra passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- 10 years or newer
- Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or commercially marked vehicles
Comfort
Comfort was designed to maximize possibilities on the Uber platform.
Additional requirements:
- Maintain eligibility on a different Uber option such as UberX, Select, UberXL, Uber Black, or Uber Black SUV
- Have a minimum star rating of 4.85 and have completed at least 100 trips
- Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement
Uber sticker
Under local regulations for Niagara Region, all partners must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place one on your rear passenger windshield facing outward. You can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for the next time. Pro tip: keep the paper it comes with to place your sticker on when not in use.
Need to replace your sticker?
Option 1: Visit your nearest Greenlight Spot
Option 2: Re-order in your pp
- Go to the ‘Account’ tab
- Go to ‘Help’ and select ‘Signing Up’
- Go to ‘Requirements’ and select ‘Uber decal requirements’
- Click on ‘ORDER UBER DECAL’
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