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Get an extra $750 when you sign up to drive and complete 30 trips in your first 90 days.*

*New driver-partners in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth only. Sign up by 31 March 2026. Full T&Cs apply.

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Sydney vehicle requirements

Drive with Uber in Sydney


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 in Sydney 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
  • Able to pass a pink slip inspection
  • Registered and CTP-insured in New South Wales
  • 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.
  • If a taxi: comply with all applicable local laws regarding vehicle requirements (e.g. livery, equipment, security cameras and tactile registration numbers).
  • Are not government, ex-driving school, branded or rebuilt vehicles

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

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, (excl. taxi).

Learn about vehicle insurance

Canberra vehicle options

These are the vehicle options and requirements in Canberra.

Sign up to drive

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

    UberX vehicles:

    • ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
    • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
    • Are registered and CTP-insured in the ACT, with additional consideration for rideshare
    • Are 15 years old or less
    • Have 4 doors
    • Seat 4-7 passengers plus the driver
    • Have working windows and air conditioning
    • Are able to pass a vehicle inspection
    • Are not taxis, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicles
    • Are accredited for rideshare by Access Canberra

    Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberX.

  • 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:

    • ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
    • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
    • Are deemed easy to access for passengers
    • Are registered and CTP-insured in the ACT, with additional consideration for rideshare
    • Are 15 years old or less
    • Have 4 doors
    • Seat 4-7 passengers plus the driver
    • Have working windows and air conditioning
    • Are able to pass a vehicle inspection
    • Are not taxis, ex-driving school, ex-driving school, government, branded or rebuilt vehicles
    • Can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, collapsible scooters, and other assistive devices
    • Are accredited for rideshare by Access Canberra

    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.

  • Uber Eats is a food delivery app that allows people to order food from their favourite local restaurants at the tap of a button. You can deliver with Uber Eats using your car, scooter or even your bicycle.

    There are 3 ways to deliver with Uber Eats:

    Bike requirements

    • You’re at least 18 years old
    • You can ride a bike around Canberra
    • You can pass a bicycle safety test
    • You can pass a background check

    Scooter/motorcycle requirements

    • You’re at least 18 years old
    • You hold a full Australian licence
    • Your scooter or motorcycle is a 1990 model or newer
    • Your scooter or motorcycle is registered and CTP-insured
    • You have vehicle insurance (third-party property or comprehensive)
    • You can pass a background check

    Car requirements

    • You’re at least 18 years old
    • You hold a full Australian licence
    • Your car is a 1990 model or newer
    • Your car is registered and CTP-insured
    • You have vehicle insurance (third-party property or comprehensive)
    • You can pass a background check

    You'll also need to confirm that you have the right to work in Australia and that you have access to Medicare or relevant health insurance.

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

    • ANCAP 5-Star rated, or fall under our vehicle exemption policy
    • Are in excellent working condition, with no cosmetic damage
    • Are registered and CTP-insured in the Australian Capital Territory
    • Are 15 years old or less
    • 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 taxis, ex-taxis, government, ex-driving school, branded or rebuilt vehicles Some rental vehicles may be eligible to drive with UberXL.

  • Uber Comfort is a ride option for driver-partners with the following requirements:

    • Have completed at least 500 trips
    • Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85
    • Drive a mid sized vehicle with more passenger legroom*
    • A vehicle manufactured within the last 7 years

    *In most cases, legroom is 91 cm or more in the second row per manufacturer settings. Please check vehicle eligibility list.

  • Uber Eats

    Uber Eats is a food delivery app that allows people to order food from their favourite restaurants at the tap of a button. If you are 18 years of age or older, you may be eligible to become a delivery partner with Uber Eats.

    Deliver with Uber

  • Vehicle solutions

    Need a car? We can connect you to vehicle solutions providers who have special offers for driver-partners.

    Learn about vehicle solutions
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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.

Terms and Conditions

*Offer available only to driver-partners who (1) sign-up for the first time between 3pm AEST on 6 Jan 2026 and 11.59pm AEST on 31 March 2026, (2) complete a total of 30 Uber Rides trips within 90 days of signing up, (3) and complete all qualifying trips in the eligible cities listed below. Cancelled trips do not count towards the completed trip requirement. Uber reserves the right to withhold or deduct payments in the event of suspected fraud, illegality, or violation of the applicable driver partner terms or these terms. Uber reserves the right to cancel or vary this offer at any time.

Eligible cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Gold Coast.