UberPREMIUM
Requirements
UberPREMIUM is our option for top-rated partners with premium cars. It also gives riders something a little extra, for the everyday commute or special occasions.
Eligibility
Vehicle and partner requirements
To drive UberPREMIUM, partners must meet the criteria below.
Vehicles must meet the following requirements:
- Model year 2008 or newer
- 4-door car or SUV
- Seats and seatbelts for at least 4 passengers, plus the driver
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
See a full list of eligible vehicles below
Rating
- If you are activated to drive UberPREMIUM after August 1, you must meet the following requirements in addition to the requirements listed above:
- Have a rating of 4.8 or above
- Beginning September 8, all drivers will need to have a rating of 4.8 or above and have completed 25 total trips*
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.
> Learn about vehicle insurance
Uber decal
Under New York State ridesharing regulations, each partner must display an Uber decal on his or her vehicle while online. Once you become an Uber partner, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days.
While you wait for your Uber decal to arrive, you can print and use this temporary decal.
Remember that, as a partner, you are required by law to display this decal whenever you are online.
According to the ridesharing regulations, the decal must be placed in the bottom passenger-side corner on the inside of your front windshield, facing outward. You can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for the next time you decide to go online.
Perks of driving UberPREMIUM
How UberPREMIUM works
Automatically qualify
If you have an eligible vehicle and meet the requirements, you will automatically be added to UberPREMIUM. (It may take up to 72 hours for this to take effect.)
Get trip requests
You'll get UberPREMIUM trip requests in Long Island and Westchester. And you'll get uberX requests so that you can take trips even when UberPREMIUM is less busy.
Earn higher fares
UberPREMIUM fares are up to 2x more than uberX fares. Enjoy the benefits of doing UberPREMIUM and uberX trips to make the most of your time on the road.
UberPREMIUM
Eligible vehicles
See the list of vehicles that qualify for UberPREMIUM in Long Island and Westchester below. All vehicles must be 2008 or newer.
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, ZDX |
| Audi | A4, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, S4, S5, S6, S8, SQ5, Q3, S3, |
| BMW | 3, 5, 6, 7, M3, M5, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Buick | LaCrosse |
| Cadillac | ATS, CT6, CTS, DTS, Escalade, SRX, STS, XTS |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe |
| Chrysler | 300 |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon XL |
| Hummer | H2, H3 |
| Hyundai | Equus, Genesis |
| Infiniti | EX, FX, G Sedan, JX, M, Q, QX |
| Jaguar | S-Type, X-Type, XF, XJ |
| Kia | K900 |
| Land Rover | Discovery, LR2, LR4, Range Rover |
| Lexus | ES, GS, GX, IS, LS, LX, RX |
| Lincoln | MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Navigator |
| Mercedes | C, CL, CLA, CLS, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, M, ML, R, S |
| Porsche | Cayenne, Macan, Panamera |
| Tesla | Model S, Model X, Model 3 |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser, Sequoia |
| Volkswagen | Touareg |
| Volvo | S60, S80, S90, XC60, XC90 |
Uber reserves the right change vehicle eligibility and criteria
UberPREMIUM SUV
Eligible vehicles
See the list of vehicles that qualify for UberPREMIUM SUV in Long Island and Westchester below. All vehicles must be 2008 or newer.
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX |
| Audi | Q7 |
| Cadillac | Escalade |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon XL |
| Hummer | H2 |
| Infiniti | JX, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Land Rover | Discovery |
| Lexus | LX |
| Lincoln | Navigator |
| Mercedes | GL |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser, Sequoia |
| Volvo | XC90 |
Uber reserves the right change vehicle eligibility and criteria
Restrictions on driving: You may drop off riders within New York City if the trip starts outside of New York City. You will not receive requests for rides within New York City.