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Geelong vehicle requirements

Drive with Uber in Geelong


Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most 4-door cars do, but requirements vary depending on the vehicle option you choose. If you don’t own a car, we may be able to connect you with a vehicle solutions provider.

Uber's minimum requirements

All cars driving with Uber must be:

  • ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
  • In excellent working condition
  • No older than the maximum age for the Uber vehicle option chosen
  • A 4-door car or passenger van
  • No more than 12 seats, including the driver’s seat, and able to pass an inspection from approved providers.
  • Registered in Victoria
  • Free from cosmetic damage (e.g. scuff marks, scratches and indentations such as hail damage)
  • Free from commercial branding (e.g. graphics or wraps greater than 20cm by 20cm) excl. taxi commercial branding
  • Registered as a commercial passenger vehicle (more on registration)
  • If a taxi: comply with all applicable local laws regarding vehicle requirements (e.g. livery, equipment, security cameras and tactile registration numbers)

Further requirements apply to specific vehicle options – please refer to the sections below.

*Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend this list of vehicle requirements and/or accepted vehicles at any time.

Insurance requirements

All vehicles driving with Uber must be covered by compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, and have at least third-party property damage insurance. To drive with UberX, you also need to be listed on the car’s property damage insurance policy, even if you are not the vehicle owner or main policyholder.

Learn about vehicle insurance

Vehicle options

These are the vehicle options and requirements in Geelong.

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  • Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders – an everyday ride at an affordable price.

    UberX vehicles:

    • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
    • Are registered and CTP-insured in Victoria
    • Are 15 years old or less (measured by the year of manufacture)
    • Have 4 doors
    • Seat 4 passengers plus the driver
    • Have working windows and air conditioning
    • Are able to pass a vehicle inspection
    • Are not ex-taxis, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicles

    Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberX.

    View our list of currently approved vehicle models

  • SUVs and vans can seat extra passengers, so that you can earn higher fares. This is the high-capacity version of UberX. UberXL vehicles:

    • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
    • Are registered and CTP-insured in VIC
    • Are 15 years old or less (measured by the year of manufacture)
    • Are 4-door SUVs or large passenger vans
    • Seat 6-7 passengers plus the driver
    • Have working windows and air conditioning
    • Are able to pass a pink slip inspection
    • Are not ex-taxis, government, ex-driving school, branded or rebuilt vehicles

    Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberXL.

    View our list of currently approved vehicle models

  • This option is designed for riders living with disability, older adults or those who need an extra hand when getting from place to place. Assist vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers and collapsible scooters. You’ll also need to complete a free training course provided by Australian Network on Disability.

    Assist vehicles must:

    • be deemed easy to access for passengers
    • seat 4-7 passengers plus the driver
    • not be an ex-taxi, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicle
    • be able to accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, collapsible scooters and other assistive devices
    • Are 15 years old or less (measured by the year of manufacture)

    In order for driver-partners to be eligible for Assist, they must have

    • A 4.7 minimum rating; and
    • Have completed over 100 trips

    Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with Assist.

    View our list of currently approved vehicle models

  • Vehicle requirements:

    • The vehicle must be manufactured within the last 7 years
    • The vehicle must be on the list of eligible vehicle models
    • Not be a taxi, ex-taxi, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicle
    • Vehicles must also meet all other UberX vehicle requirements


    Driver-partner requirements:

    • Have completed at least 20 trips
    • Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85
    • 15% cancellation rate or lower
    • Driver-partners must meet all UberX requirements

  • Local taxis on Uber, with access to transit lanes.

    Taxi vehicles must:

    • be ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
    • be a vehicle manufactured within the last 10 years
    • must be inspected by any of the Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT) network
    • seat 4–10 passengers plus the driver
    • not be an ex-driving school, government or rebuilt vehicle
    • be a 4-door car

  • Offering premium rides with high-end cars.

    Vehicle requirements:

    • The vehicle must be manufactured within the last 7 years
    • The vehicle must be on the list of eligible vehicle models
    • Not be a taxi, ex-taxi, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicle
    • Vehicles must also meet all other UberX vehicle requirements


    Driver-partner requirements:

    • Have completed at least 20 trips
    • Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85
    • 15% cancellation rate or lower
    • Driver-partners must meet all UberX requirements

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