The basics
Uber is a great way to be your own boss and make money. Most people are eligible to drive with Uber. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in Romania.
Getting Started
If you are 21 or older, you have at least 2 years of valid driving license and want to operate in any of the below cities, continue reading to find out how to drive with Uber or start your own fleet. Uber is available in Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi, Timișoara, Brasov, Constanta, Craiova, Ploiești, Pitesti, Galati si Braila, Oradea, Sibiu, Buzau, Bacau, Valcea, Alba Iulia, Arad, Târgu Mureș, Baia Mare and Târgoviște.
If you want to drive under a fleet follow these steps
If you want to open a fleet business (SRL) or you want to driver under your own company (PFA) follow these steps
How to get your Driver Certificate
If you meet the above requirements, the first step is to obtain your driver certificate, even if you want to become a driver or start a fleet:
Take the courses of an authorized school and prepare for the exam
Take a medical test for obtaining your professional certification
Exam Taxes
In order to enroll for the exam, you need to pay RON 67 at the post office and the fee of RON 41 after the exam, for collecting the driver certificate.
Check on ARR website your exam date
On your exam date, remember to bring:
You have to go to take the exam but remember that you have to present the following documents for the exam:
- ID card ( original document)
- Exam file. Please ask your school when will you be able to pick it up from them
- The receipt for 67 RON
Request your certificate at your ARR
After passing the exam you will need to request your certificate at your ARR office (after 4 days of passing the exam) with the following documents:
- ID card and Driver license (original documents)
- Exam file + Picture 25/32 mm
- The receipt for 41 RON
ARR releases the Driver Certificate in 2 weeks
Drive under a fleet
If you want to join under a licensed fleet and use your own car or a rented one
Sign up online
Do you have an email address and a Smart phone. Great, now tell us a bit more about yourself and let's get started.
Get your Driver Certificate
The first step is to obtain your driver certificate, even if you want to become a driver or start a fleet.
Submit your documents through the Uber website or app
- Driving license
- ID Card
- Driver certificate
- Clean criminal record
- Working contract or Revisal report or Self-declaration
- Driving records
- A driver photo
Add details about car you want to use
If you join in a partner fleet and want to use your own car you must obtain a true copy for your vehicle.
Upload your documents and activate your account
Time for some paperwork. There are some documents we need to see in your account before you start driving. After completing the steps above, you are ready to be active and start earning.
Go online, start earning!
If you’ve completed all the above steps, congratulations! You’re ready to activate your account and start making money with Uber.
Get started
1. Sign up online
Got an email address and a smartphone? Great, now tell us a bit more about yourself and we’ll get you started.
2. Upload your documents
Time for some paperwork. There are a few documents we need to see:
- Driving license (minimum 1 year)
- ID card
- Clean criminal record - Prior to activation, you need to bring this document to the Partner Support Center
- A driver profile photo
- Must be a forward-facing, centered photo including the driver’s full face and top of shoulders, with no sunglasses
- Must be a photo only of the driver with no other subject in the frame, well-lit, and in focus. It cannot be a driver’s license photo or other printed photograph
3. Get a vehicle
Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets our standards in Romania, and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.
4. Activate your account
If you’ve completed all the above steps, congratulations! You’re ready to activate your account and start making money.
5. Legal entity
You must own a legal entity or you can register through one of our fleet partners.
How to do your VAT registration
This page walks you through the basics.
To get specific advice about your personal circumstances, you should consult a tax advisor.
Start making money with Uber in Romania
The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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