Flexible driving opportunities for service leavers, veterans and reservists with Uber
In partnership with the Forces Employment Charity, Uber offers a new programme to help service leavers, veterans and reservists into meaningful, flexible civilian work.
Uber drivers have the flexibility and independence to choose when and where they drive whilst being guaranteed a minimum wage, a pension plan, holiday pay and free insurance to cover sickness, injury and new parent payments.
Driving with benefits
Dedicated support for service leavers, veterans and reservists
Service leavers, veterans and reservists will receive dedicated support from our highly skilled customer support team.
Access to earnings guarantees and a sign-up reward*
£2,500 for their first month if you complete 200 trips.
*Eligibility criteria apply.
Minimum earning guaranteed
A guarantee to earn at least the National Living Wage while you’re on Uber trips. This is a minimum amount, not a maximum, and you will continue to have the opportunity to earn more.
Receive Holiday Pay while you drive
Drivers receive holiday pay. You will receive an additional 12.07% of your earnings each week, making it easier to plan some much-needed downtime with family and friends.
Save for your future
You will have access to a pension plan that will include contributions from you and Uber, helping you plan ahead and build a nest egg for the future.
Get access to sickness cover or a New Parent Payment
With our Allianz insurance scheme, you have protection from the financial cost of life-changing events with insurance from Allianz. Now events like injury, sickness or having a baby don’t have to mean financial stress.
Learn new skills every day
Through our partnership with The Open University, you can get access to more than 900 free courses, ranging from business management to astrophysics, for yourself or a family member.
An alternative to traditional driving jobs
Driving with Uber offers a flexible earning opportunity. It's a great alternative to full-time driver jobs, part-time driver jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal employment. Or maybe you're already a rideshare driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver using the Uber platform.
Drivers who use Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber offers an alternative to traditional part-time driver jobs in all major cities in the US, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle – plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.
Why use the Uber app to earn?
Set your own hours
Some driving opportunities can mean long hours and rigid schedules. If you sign up for a driver account with the Uber app in the United Kingdom, you decide when and how often you drive.
Get your earnings fast
When you earn driving using Uber, your earnings automatically get transferred to your bank account every week. Plus, with Instant Pay, you can cash out up to 5 times a day.
Drive safely
The Uber app is full of features that help you stay safe and confident before, during and after every trip. And if you need help, Uber gives you 24/7 support.
Here's what you need in order to sign up for a driver account
Sign up online
Just tell us which city you’d like to drive in and the type of licence you have. We’ll email you with your next step and offer dedicated support with the onboarding journey.
Check driving requirements
All kinds of people are eligible to drive with Uber. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Portsmouth, Southampton, Edinburgh and more.
Get a vehicle
You can even sign up if you don’t have a car that meets the vehicle requirements in the UK right now.
Driving with Uber in the UK
To drive with Uber in the UK, you’ll need to get a licence. Learn how to get a licence with our free Ignition Programme, where we’ll help you every step of the way.
If you have a licence, you’ll also need a few other documents to drive with Uber. And if you don’t have an eligible vehicle, we can help you get one.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Uber support service leavers, veterans and reservists?
We have huge respect and admiration for those who have served the United Kingdom. By providing access to flexible earning opportunities to help veterans start their career, we’re hoping to play our part in supporting those who have served as they transition into civilian careers.
Under the scheme, Uber will help veterans who wish to sign up to become Uber drivers, with tailored support, guidance and financial benefits as part of their transition into meaningful work in civilian life
- Why is Uber looking to sign up veterans?
The veteran community have unique qualities and abilities, including discipline, reliability and resourcefulness, all of which make ex-service personnel hugely valuable members of any workforce with a great amount to offer.
- What is the partnership with the Forces Employment Charity?
Uber has partnered with the Forces Employment Charity to provide targeted support to help military veterans transition into flexible civilian work.
Every year around 15,000 individuals leave military service. Many transition to civilian life with ease, whilst others require additional support to find employment. The Forces Employment Charity provides life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving, to enable them to find employment success.
- Do veterans have to join Uber full time and for the long term, or is the focus here about providing a transitional role?
This may be as a stepping stone back into full time employment or they may decide that it is a way of working - with total flexibility and no management structure - that they want to continue over the long term.
- What sort of development opportunities are there ar Uber?
Veterans who go on to become Diamond Drivers on Uber Pro will then get access to free Open University Courses to help them find new opportunities or learn new skills as they earn on Uber. The Open University and Uber partnership means drivers or a family member will be able to take a fully funded undergraduate degree-level course to enable them to take that next step.
- How does driving with Uber compare with other driver opportunities?
Different driving jobs offer different opportunities. Some driving jobs have strict hours and rigid schedules. With Uber, you can set your own schedule. It all depends on whether you want a traditional full-time or part-time driver job, or you want the flexibility to work independently and whenever you choose.
- Can I choose when I want to drive with Uber?
Your schedule is up to you. With Uber, you can earn from driving when you want and manage your own schedule. Whether you choose to drive throughout the week or just when you need extra money, Uber is a great way to be your own boss.
- I’m a little nervous about taking my first trip. How can I get help?
When you’re ready to sign up for a driver account with Uber, you’ll be able to take a simulated trip in the app. Before you start driving, you can learn the app basics with our step-by-step guide. It will let you interact with the app in test mode, from accepting a trip request to dropping off your rider and every step in between.
- What will my riders expect me to do?
As an Uber driver, you’ll have plenty of resources to help you understand how to use the app. When you sign up for a driver account with Uber, you’ll also have access to information and tips about where to meet your riders and how to call or message them in the Uber app if necessary.
- After I’ve taken a trip, how can I find out how much I’ll earn?
Getting paid while driving is a big part of the reason you looked for an alternative to a full-time or part-time driving job and decided to use the Uber app to earn flexibly. So we make it as easy as possible to track your earnings from riders. Whether you’re driving or not, the app offers helpful tools. A monetary amount at the top of your screen will show your earnings. Look for resources in the app to give you more information about seeing your real-time totals and details.
- Do I need to buy my own insurance?
You need your own insurance to sign up to drive with Uber. We know that finding private hire insurance can be complicated, but without it, you won’t be able to get a Private Hire Vehicle Licence and drive with Uber. You can find more information here on the different insurance products available to you.
- Is Uber safe?
Your safety matters to us. Uber has a global Safety team dedicated to doing our part to help prevent incidents on the Uber app. Learn more about the safety features in the app, as well as safeguards such as GPS tracking, Emergency Button and phone number anonymisation, by visiting the link below.
- I’m looking for full-time or part-time driver jobs near me. If I choose to use the Uber app instead, how do I know if the app is available in my city?
Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Tap below to see if yours is one of them.
- What are the requirements to drive for Uber in the United Kingdom?
When you sign up for a driver account with Uber, you must meet the minimum age to drive in your city, have an eligible mode of transportation and submit required documents, including a private hire licence from a council that Uber is licensed by and a valid driver’s licence. Drivers must also pass an enhanced background screening and have at least one year of licenced driving experience.
- Do I need my own car?
You can sign up to drive with Uber, even if you don’t have a car right now. If you’re looking for a car we can help provide you with information so you find a vehicle that’s right for you. In the meantime, we’ll give you access to information about rental and leasing deals through our sister company, Partner Point. Their website is filled with deals on rental and financing options that you can’t find anywhere else.
- What is Partner Protection Insurance with Allianz?
Partner Protection is an insurance program from Allianz that helps to protect you from the financial cost of accidents or other life-changing events like serious injury/sickness or having a baby. It is provided at no cost to all eligible drivers.