Become a fleet owner in Germany
Start as a PHV (private-hire vehicle) operator in Germany with Uber. Leverage Uber’s supplier portal for fleet management to accelerate your business.
Still need to obtain your PHV operator license? We have resources available at your local Greenlight Center to help you get started.
Why become a fleet owner with Uber
Boost your business
Benefit from an active network of local riders as well as riders visiting on holiday.
Easily manage your fleet
Uber’s supplier portal helps you manage your fleet, drivers, and earnings.
Set your schedule
You’re the boss of your PHV business, so you determine your schedule and that of your drivers according to your needs.
Minimize costs
There are no fixed costs for using Uber’s Driver app. Costs are variable based on revenue.
Get started
Pass the IHK exam for taxi and private-hire commerce
To prepare you for running your private-hire company, the exam covers mainly business fundamentals (such as cost accounting) and theoretical foundations of the taxi and private-hire industry.
Apply for vehicle concession(s)
A vehicle concession allows you to carry out commercial trips with your vehicle. You must apply for the concession—one for each vehicle in the fleet—with your local authority. Processing usually takes 3-6 months.
Buy or lease a vehicle
To obtain the concession(s) and get trip requests on the Uber platform, you need a commercially insured vehicle. Don’t have one yet? You can find car deals from Uber partners on the Vehicle Marketplace on Uber`s website, or visit the Greenlight Center in your city for assistance.
Register as a fleet owner
Once you have your vehicle concession(s) and vehicles, you can sign up as a fleet owner on Uber. A member of the local Greenlight team will help you finalize your onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
- How many vehicles do I need in order to start as a fleet owner?
You decide how large you want your fleet to be. Just remember that you need a vehicle concession for each of your vehicles.
- Can I become a fleet owner with a rental car?
Down Small You can generally use rental cars, but they also need to have a valid vehicle concession from your local authority. Ask the authority for more information.
- How much can I earn as a fleet owner?
Down Small As a fleet owner, you have full flexibility on if, when, and how you want to use your vehicles on the Uber platform. Therefore, earnings vary. A member of your local Greenlight team can provide more guidance on potential earnings expectations.
- What do I need in order to start as a fleet owner with Uber?
Down Small You need to have a valid PHV business and vehicles with the necessary license for commercial passenger transportation. You can do the driving or employ drivers to operate your vehicles.
- What are the vehicle requirements?
Down Small Each vehicle in the fleet must:
- Have at least 2 doors on the right-hand side
- Be in good condition without damages
- Have a valid concession for commercial passenger transportation
- Have commercial insurance coverage
See a full list of requirements here.
- How do I find drivers for my fleet?
Down Small Current fleet owners have told us they usually find their drivers on classified ad sites such as eBay Kleinanzeigen, in Facebook groups, or in their networks.
The material 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. Uber is not responsible for the products or services provided by other companies.
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