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Vehicle requirements
Vehicle requirements
To drive with Uber in Ottawa, 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 by a licensed mechanic
There are many ways to drive with Uber. See all of the options below and find out which ones your vehicle qualifies for.
Vehicle model year
Your vehicle's model year must be 10 years or newer to drive with UberX, UberXL, or Assist in the city of Ottawa.
Uber Eats: If your vehicle's model year is 20 years or newer, it may qualify to deliver food with Uber Eats. Check out the details below.
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
Insurance
Ontario has approved an insurance policy from Intact Insurance designed specifically for ridesharing. Drivers are still required to maintain a personal insurance policy.
Vehicle requirements in Ottawa
UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option 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, but others may qualify as well.
UberXL
Seat more passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door SUV or minivan with independently opening doors
- 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
Most SUVs qualify to drive with UberXL. See our list of popular models, but others may qualify as well.
Uber Eats
By driving with Uber Eats, you'll deliver food from the city's top restaurants directly to the doors of Torontonians.
Additional requirements:
- 20 years or newer
- 2-door or 4-door vehicle
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles are allowed
- No commercial branding
- Vehicle inspection not required
Assist
Assist is an option designed for riders who may need an extra hand getting around the city.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
To drive with the Assist option, you'll need to complete a certification requirement from a 3rd party.
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 based on at least 250 trips
- Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement