Vehicle requirements
Drive with Uber
Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most 4-door cars do, but requirements vary depending on the vehicle option you choose. If you don’t own a car, we may be able to connect you with a vehicle solutions provider.
Uber's minimum requirements
All cars driving with Uber must be:
- ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
- In excellent working condition
- No older than the maximum age for the Uber vehicle option chosen
- A 4-door car or passenger van
- No more than 12-seats, including the driver’s seat
- Able to pass a pink slip inspection
- Registered and CTP-insured in New South Wales
- Free from cosmetic damage (e.g. scuff marks, scratches and indentations such as hail damage)
- Free from commercial branding (e.g. graphics or wraps greater than 20 cm by 20 cm), excl. taxi commercial branding
- If a taxi: comply with all applicable local laws regarding vehicle requirements (e.g. livery, equipment, security cameras and tactile registration numbers)
- Are not government, ex-driving school, branded or rebuilt vehicles
Further requirements apply to specific vehicle options – please refer to the sections below.
* Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.
Insurance
All vehicles driving with Uber must be covered by compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, and have at least third-party property damage insurance. To drive with UberX, you also need to be listed on the car’s property damage insurance policy, even if you are not the vehicle owner or main policyholder, (excl. taxi).
Vehicle options
These are the vehicle options and requirements.
- UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders – an everyday ride at an affordable price.
UberX vehicles:
- ANCAP 5-Star rated
- Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
- Are registered and CTP‑insured in your State.
- Are 15 years old or less (measured by the year of manufacture)
- Have 4 doors
- Seat 4‑7 passengers plus the driver
- Have working windows and air conditioning
- Are able to pass a vehicle inspection
Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberX.
- Uber Comfort
Vehicle requirements:
- The vehicle must be manufactured within the last 7 years
- The vehicle must be on the list of eligible vehicle models
- Vehicles must also meet all other UberX vehicle requirements
Driver-partner requirements:- Have completed at least 20 trips
- Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85
- Driver-partners must meet all UberX requirements
Uber Eats
Uber Eats is a food delivery app that allows people to order food from their favourite restaurants at the tap of a button. If you are 18 years of age or older, you may be eligible to become a delivery partner with Uber Eats.
Vehicle solutions
Need a car? We can connect you to vehicle solutions providers who have special offers for driver-partners.
The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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