Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX. It's one of the most popular options for riders.

Requirements:

• PHVL Licence from an accepted council
• You need to have a vehicle which is manufactured in 2008 or later for London and 2006 or later for outside of London.
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• Licensed to carry a minimum of 4 passengers

Note : The same requirements would apply if you would like to opt in to take Uber Pet and UberX Priority trips.

*Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.

High-end cars for large groups and luggage. Currently live in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Merseyside, Brighton & Sussex, Sheffield, Cardiff, and Cambridge and East Anglia.

Requirements:

• PHVL licence from an accepted council
• You must be licensed to carry a minimum of 7 passengers
• Maintained a rating of 4.85 or above
• Vehicle model maximum of 6 years old for London and 10 years old for RoUK. This policy will be implemented on a rolling basis. Eg. in 2026, you need to have a vehicle which is manufactured in 2019 or later for London and 2016 or later for RoUK

Uber reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.

This option is designed for riders living with disability, older adults, or those who need an extra hand when getting from place to place. Assist vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, and collapsible scooters.

Assist vehicles must:

• Be able to accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, collapsible scooters, and other assistive devices
• You need to have a vehicle which is manufactured in 2008 or later for London and 2006 or later for outside of London
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• All vehicles must be licensed to carry a minimum of 4 passengers

In order for drivers to be eligible for Assist, they must have

• PHVL Licence from an accepted council
• A 4.7 minimum rating; and
• Have completed over 500 trips (London) or 150 trips (Rest of UK)
• If you meet the criteria set out above, all you need to do is complete the online disability equality training. Once you have successfully completed this, you should start receiving Uber Assist trip requests within 48 hours. You can access the training via this link.

*Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles that allow wheelchair users to remain in their wheelchairs as they ride.

Requirements:

• PHVL licence from an accepted council
• Vehicles be able to accommodate non-foldable wheelchairs
• You can rent a WAV if you do not have one here
• If you already own a WAV, you will need to visit your local GL for a vehicle inspection which you can read how to book here
• Equipped with a ramp or lift
• Must complete a certified accessibility training course

In order for drivers to be eligible for Access, they must have

• A 4.7-minimum rating; and
• Have completed over 500 trips (London) or 150 trips (rest of UK)

If you meet the criteria set out above, all you need to do is complete the online disability equality training. Once you have successfully completed this, you should start receiving Uber Assist trip requests within 48 hours. You can access the training via this link.

*Uber reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers Licence - Copy of original full drivers licence (front and back) uploaded remotely during onboarding. Driver name, date of birth, full address and profile photo. These details must match other documents.
• Valid TfL Hackney Carriage Driver Licence - Copy of original Taxi Driver licence uploaded remotely during onboarding. Must include details of licence number, badge number, date of birth must match other documents.
• Valid TfL Taxi driver badge - Photo of Taxi drivers badge uploaded remotely during onboarding. Badge number must match the Taxi Licence. Yellow and green badges accepted.
• Profile picture - A driver will take a selfie as a profile picture remotely. There will be instructions to ensure the photos are high quality, such as: face must be centred, good lighting, solid/plain background and no one else visible in the frame.
• Insurance Certificate - Copy of insurance certificate that will include: Insurance company, policy no. and expiry date. Details of insurance checked against vehicle details.