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Drive when you want, make what you need

Earn on your own schedule.

Become a rideshare driver in Columbus

Your city needs drivers like you to keep everyone moving forward. Thousands of riders request rides with Uber every day. You can use your vehicle to get paid to drive in Columbus while getting riders where they need to go.

Uber also connects you to these ways to earn:

Deliver with Uber Eats

Try food delivery using your 4-wheel or 2-wheel vehicle. With Uber Eats, you can connect people with the food they love from local restaurants.

Refer drivers

Invite friends and family to join the Uber community. Use your promo code when referring others, and you’ll earn a reward after they complete a certain number of trips.

Where to take your first trips

Historically we have seen higher trip requests from riders in the following areas:

    • Downtown
      • morning/lunch/evening rush hour
    • Arena District
    • Short North
      • morning rush hour/happy hour times
    • Grandview Heights
    • Campus
      • lower demand during summer when students are not in session
    • Easton Town Center
    • Dublin/Sawmill Rd
    • Downtown
      • Riders leaving work/going out
    • Arena District/Short North
    • Upper Arlington/Grandivew
    • South Campus
    • Easton Town Center
    • Dublin/Sawmill Road
    • Arena District/Short North
    • Campus
      • lower demand during summer when students are not in session
    • Downtown/German Village
    • Grandview
    • Easton Town Center
    • Bethel Road/Henderson Road

The Uber Driver app

Use the Driver app to accept trips, navigate, and earn money. Download the app on your phone to access the app

If you have an iPhone, search "Uber Driver" in the App store to download the app. If you have an Android you can download the app by searching "Uber Driver" in the Google Play Store

Helping you stay informed and safe

Support at every turn

We want every Uber trip to be hassle-free. So we’re here to help with account setup, fare adjustments, and more whenever you need it.

Your safety while driving

The Driver app’s safety technology helps you get connected to loved ones, Uber Support, and emergency authorities while you’re on the road.

Frequently asked questions

  • Different driving jobs in Columbus offer different opportunities. Some driving jobs have set hours and strict schedules. With Uber, you can decide whether you want to drive frequently or just a short time on the weekend. Previous rideshare experience is not required.

  • Your schedule is up to you. With Uber, you can get paid to drive when you want. You have the flexibility to be a rideshare driver in Columbus whenever you choose.

  • We make it as easy as possible for you to track your earnings from riders. A monetary amount at the top of your screen will show how much you’re getting paid to drive in Columbus. Look for helpful tools in the app to give you more details and show you your totals in real time.

  • When you become a driver in Columbus with Uber, you need to be at least the minimum age to drive here, have an eligible form of transportation, and submit required documents, such as a valid driver’s license. You must also pass a background screening and have at least one year of driving experience with a license.

Start making money with Uber

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