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Driver requirements

How to drive with Uber

Uber is a great way to be your own boss and make some money. Most people are eligible to drive with the Uber app, here's what you need to know to get started.

Get started with Uber

Required documents

Before you can start driving with Uber, you'll have to be approved by An Garda Síochána.

Here are a few documents you'll need to drive with Uber:

 

  • Valid Irish or EU driving licence
  • Valid SPSV driver’s licence (how to apply)
  • Taxi or Limousine Vehicle Licence
  • Certificate of Insurance covering use of your vehicle as an SPSV
  • Bank Statement

Get more from Uber

What else do you need?

Get support

Let’s make every Uber trip hassle-free. Our support pages can help you set up your account, get started with the app, adjust fares, and much more.

Let’s make every Uber trip hassle-free. Our support pages can help you set up your account, get started with the app, adjust fares, and much more.

Contact Uber

Got questions? Get answers. Enjoy personal support by calling us through the app.

Got questions? Get answers. Enjoy personal support by calling us through the app.

Partner protection

Partner Protection helps protect you from the cost of accidents or life events, and is provided at no cost to all eligible independent driver partners.

Partner Protection helps protect you from the cost of accidents or life events, and is provided at no cost to all eligible independent driver partners.

Make more money

As well as driving passengers, you can also apply to be a courier for Uber Eats. Find out more about how it works where you live.

As well as driving passengers, you can also apply to be a courier for Uber Eats. Find out more about how it works where you live.

Resources

Get useful tips and information to help you make the most of driving with Uber, whether you’re new to Uber or a long-time driver.

Get useful tips and information to help you make the most of driving with Uber, whether you’re new to Uber or a long-time driver.

Ready to make money?

The first step is to sign up
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