How much can drivers make with Uber
The money you make with Uber depends on when, where, and how often you drive. Find out how your fares are calculated and learn about promotions, which can help increase your earnings in Nairobi, Mombasa and other cities in Kenya.
How earnings are calculated
You might be wondering how much you can make driving with Uber. The following factors help determine the amount you earn for each trip.
Standard fare
You earn a fare for every completed trip.
Surge
Check the heat map in your app to find out when and where rider demand is high, so you can earn more on top of your standard fare.
Minimum trip earnings
Each city has a minimum amount that you’ll earn for any trip. This makes sure your earnings reflect the effort you put in, even on short trips.
Service fee
This fee helps fund things like app development and customer support.
Booking fee
Riders pay a booking fee to help cover safety, regulatory, and operational costs such as insurance.
Cancellations
In most instances, you’ll receive a cancellation fee if a rider cancels a request.
Standard delivery fare
Before you accept a trip, you’ll be provided with upfront trip information. This includes the minimum earnings you’ll receive, your pickup and drop-off locations, the name and location of the restaurants, and the total estimated time and distance from when you accept a delivery request to when you drop off the order.
Once you complete a trip, the trip details screen will give you a comprehensive breakdown of all your trip components. Any tips or tolls will be added or reimbursed after your trip and shown on the trip details screen.
For multiple orders
In addition to receiving the standard amounts for pickup and distance, you earn for every dropoff.
Boost
Earn more at busy times in places where more people order food.
Promotions and how they work
In-app promotions based on where the Driver app expects the most ride requests in your area help you plan ahead and set goals to maximize earnings. Not all promotions are available to all drivers. See terms below.²
Reach a set number of trips
Earn extra money if you complete a set number of trips in a certain amount of time when the offer is available.
Drive during busy times
Get paid extra for trips in certain areas at busy times.
Some ways to earn
Getting ahead with the app
The app has powerful features to help you make the most of your time on the road. From tracking trends to informing you of earning opportunities nearby, the app is your resource on the road.
Planning around meals and commutes
You can increase your chances of getting more delivery requests by signing in to both Uber and Uber Eats during rush hour and mealtimes.
When and how you get paid
Get paid fast
It’s easy to get paid. All you need is a bank account. Your earnings are deposited every week.
If your customer pays cash
With cash, you get paid immediately after you complete a trip. The app will show the amount to collect from your customer and calculate fees that you owe to Uber.
Saving on driving expenses
Running your own business comes with flexibility and also overhead. Fuel, insurance, and vehicle maintenance might be tax-deductible, and Uber has partnerships to offer discounts that support you.
Top questions from drivers
- How do I earn with surge?
During busy times, surge will appear on the map as red, orange, and yellow. To earn surge, drive to the colored areas, stay online, and accept your next trip.
Surge amounts will be applied once you complete your surge trip.
- Where can I see my trip earnings?
You can see your earning summaries in the app. Tap the fare icon on your map screen, then swipe right and left to see your earnings.
- Can I drive with Uber only on weekends?
Yes. You decide when and how you want to drive. If you’re looking for a flexible way to earn, driving with Uber may be perfect for you.
- Are drivers paid for tolls?
When on a trip, the toll amount is charged to riders and automatically added to your fare. You can see your toll reimbursement in the earnings section or trip details inside the app.
- How does service fee payment work?
- When your account has a negative balance you will be able to use the Direct Pay Online to top up your account balance.
- Simply click on the link http://t.uber.com/paykenya to make payment via M-Pesa or direct bank deposit
- When your account balance is lower than -KES 5,000 you will start receiving top-up reminders. If your outstanding balance is lower than -KES10,000 your account will be blocked until you make a settlement.
*If the service fee amount is not settled, you might lose access to the Uber App until the outstanding amount is settled. This is done to help you from building up a high outstanding service fee balance.
- How to manage your service fees?
Your Account Balance What you need to do Action from Uber More than KES 0 Make sure your banking details are up to date so Uber can pay you Uber pays you Between KES 0 and KES 5000 Make a top-up payment when you can No action Between KES 5000 and KES 10000 Make a top-up payment urgently to make sure your account is not blocked Uber sends you a top-up reminder More than KES 10 000 You must make a top-up payment for your account to be reactivated Your account is blocked
¹Material provided on this page is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee earnings. Earnings structures may differ by city. Always check your city-specific website for the most accurate details on delivery fares in your city.
²Uber will inform you when you are eligible for a promotion. Restrictions to promotions apply. Any restrictions and terms will be shared with you in the specific promotion or tool. Uber reserves the right to change or cancel any promotion, including but not limited to the requirements necessary to get such a promotion.
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