Sign up to drive with Uber
Earn on your own schedule.
Weekly rentals as low as $260/week
Rentals come with insurance and basic maintenance. Start earning with rentals from our vehicle partners.
Lowest available rates vary by city.
Why become a rideshare driver?
Set your own hours
Some driving opportunities can mean long hours and rigid schedules. If you become a driver using Uber, you decide when and how often you drive.
Get paid fast
When you get paid to drive using Uber, your earnings automatically get transferred to your bank account every week. Plus, with Instant Pay, you can cash out up to 6 times a day.
Get support at every turn
If you have questions, you can reach us anytime online or in the app. Ask about background checks, weekly promotions, how to get paid, and much more.
Get paid to drive
Whether you want to drive for just a few hours every once in a while or you’re a more frequent user of Uber’s Driver app, with Uber you can fit driving around what matters most to you. Drive at any time and on any day of the week. Features in the Driver app will help you find riders in real time, so you can be alerted to earning opportunities nearby.
Here’s what you need to become a driver or delivery person
Requirements
- Meet the minimum age to drive in your city
- Have at least one year of driving experience
- Clear a background check
Documents
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of residency in your city, state, or province
- Insurance if you plan to drive your own car
Signup process
- Submit documents and photo
- Provide information for a background check
- Find out if your car is eligible, or get a car
Requirements
- If driving: meet the minimum age requirement to deliver by car in your city
- If biking: be at least 18 years old
Documents
- If driving: valid driver’s license, and be able to provide proof of insurance within 14 days of completing your first delivery
- If biking: government-issued ID
Signup process
- Submit documents and photo
- Submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening
Protection on every trip
On each trip you take with the Driver app, we maintain auto insurance on your behalf to protect you and your rider.
Help if you need it
The Emergency Button calls 911. The app displays your trip details so you can quickly share them with authorities.
Community Guidelines
Our standards help to create safe connections and positive interactions with everyone. Learn how our guidelines apply to you.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I drive with Uber in my city?
Uber is available in hundreds of cities worldwide. Tap below to see if yours is one of them.
- What are the requirements to drive with Uber?
You must meet the minimum age to drive in your city, have an eligible mode of transportation, and submit required documents, including a valid driver’s license.
- Is the Uber platform safe?
Your safety matters to us. Uber has a Global Safety Team dedicated to doing our part to help prevent incidents. Learn more about the safety features in the app, as well as safeguards such as GPS tracking and phone anonymization, by visiting the link below.
- Do I need my own car?
If you want to drive with Uber but need a car, you can get a car from one of our vehicle partners or from a fleet partner in select markets. Please note that vehicle options may vary by city.
The Driver app
Easy to use and reliable, the app was built for drivers, with drivers. It shows you everything you need to know to become a driver with Uber.
An alternative to traditional driving jobs
Driving with Uber offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to full-time driver jobs, part-time driver jobs, or other part-time gigs, temp jobs, or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a rideshare driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver using the Uber platform.
Drivers who use Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber offers an alternative to traditional part-time driver jobs in all major cities in the US, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle—plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.
Top cities in the US to get paid to drive with Uber
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