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Vehicle requirements
Golden Triangle
Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most four-door cars do, but requirements vary by vehicle option.
Minimum requirements
- 15-year-old vehicle or newer
- 4-door car or minivan
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
Insurance
All partners must maintain their own insurance policy in accordance with state and local laws. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners.
Vehicle options in Golden Triangle
uberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with uberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders.
Additional requirements
- 4-door vehicle with independently opening passenger doors
- Have 5 factory-installed seats and seat belts
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems