Vehicle requirements in Nigeria
Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets the vehicle requirements in Nigeria, and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.
Your vehicle must-haves
- Model year 2000 or newer
- 4-door car
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- A working radio
Your paperwork
- Vehicle inspection report
- Vehicle insurance
- Roadworthiness certificate
- A valid Hackney permit
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
Vehicle options in Nigeria
UberX
The majority of riders choose uberX. You can use most recent models to drive with uberX in Abuja or Lagos.
Additional requirements
- 4-door sedan in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
Car model year 2000 or newer qualify to drive with uberX. View our list of popular models, but others may qualify.
Uber Package
Motorcycle
Driver Documents
- Rider Card
- NIN (National Identification Number) or Motorcycle drivers License
Vehicle Documents
- Insurance
- Hackney Permit
Fleet Document
- Nipost (Nigerian Postal Service)- Fleet document
Bicycle
Driver Document
- NIN (National Identification Number)
- Item Heading
Item Body
- Item Heading
Item Body
How to upload your documents
In order to ensure quality and safety on the Uber system, there are a few required documents to register your vehicle on the system.
Vehicle insurance cover
Tips to load your document:
- Ensure the policy clearly states the vehicle is *comprehensively insured and the policy number is clear / readable
- States insurance provider name
Vehicle roadworthiness certificate
Only required in Lagos
Vehicle inspection
Cars45
Please upload a clear copy of your clear vehicle inspection report onto your profile.
VisaCheck
Please upload a clear copy of your clear vehicle inspection report onto your profile.
Get more from Uber
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.
Contact Uber
Got questions? Get answers. Enjoy personal support at an Uber Greenlight Hub in Uber or Abuja in Nigeria.
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.
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.
About