Vehicle requirements
Los Angeles
Does your vehicle qualify to drive with Uber? Most 4‑door cars do, but requirements vary by vehicle option. And if you don't have a car, we can help you get one.
Minimum requirements
- 16-year-old vehicle or newer
- 4-door vehicle
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- Pass a vehicle inspection
Cosmetic guidelines
Some cosmetic features may prevent vehicles from qualifying. These include:
- Full-body wraps containing advertisements, or any large ads
- Holes in exterior
- Taxi decals or taxi-style paint
- Significant damage to interior (torn seats, large permanent stains, strong permanent odors)
- Paint oxidation
- Different colored hoods/doors
- Aftermarket modifications
- Window tinting must be within acceptable CA regulations
Insurance
All drivers must maintain their own insurance policy in accordance with state and local laws. In addition, Uber maintains auto insurance on behalf of all US drivers.
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX, the most popular vehicle option for riders.
Additional requirements
- 4-door vehicle with independently opening passenger doors
- Have 5 factory-installed seats and seat belts
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems
- Vehicle must be registered and insured in the State of California
UberXL
Seat extra passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.
Additional requirements
- 4-door vehicle with independently opening passenger doors
- Have 7 factory-installed seats and seat belts
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No vans, box trucks, or similar vehicles
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems
- Vehicle must be registered and insured in the State of California
Uber Black
Offer luxury rides in the original Uber black car service.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 7-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
If you’re interested in signing up for Uber Black or Uber Black SUV, please schedule a GLH appointment from the locations available on this link.
Uber Black SUV
Make room for the whole crew with this high-end vehicle service. Only black SUVs qualify.
Additional requirements
- Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
- Commercial Insurance
- Additional document required
Vehicle requirements
- 7-year-old vehicle or newer
- Exterior: black only
- Interior: black Leather or vegan leather only
- Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
- No cosmetic damage or missing pieces
- Working windows
- No visible stains
- Operational A/C
If you’re interested in signing up for Uber Black or Uber Black SUV, please schedule a GLH appointment from the locations available on this link.
Comfort
Comfort was designed to maximize possibilities on the Uber platform.
Additional requirements
- Maintain eligibility on a different Uber option such as UberX, Select, UberXL, Uber Black, or Uber Black SUV
- Have a minimum star rating of 4.85 and have completed at least 100 trips
- Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement
Local requirements
To ensure that you stay safe and compliant on the road, all drivers should be aware of local regulatory requirements.
Uber vehicle decals
Under local regulations for Los Angeles, California, all drivers must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place them on your front passenger windshield and rear passenger windshield facing outward. When taking trips at LAX, the airport requires you to display its placard beneath your front trade dress.
You can remove the decals when you decide to go offline and save them for the next time. Pro tip: keep the paper they come with to place them on when not in use.
Once you begin driving with Uber, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days. If you ever need a new decal after you begin driving with Uber, you can request a new one be mailed to you. You can also pick one up at your local Greenlight Hub.
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