Vehicle requirements
Minimum requirements
- 15-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.
California Insurance
All partners must maintain their own insurance policy in accordance with state and local laws. In addition, Uber maintains automobile liability insurance on behalf of all U.S. partners.
Eligible vehicles list
Find the vehicle makes and models that are eligible to drive with Uber in your city.
Vehicle options in San Luis Obispo
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. White gloves optional.
Additional requirements
- Commercial insurance
- TCP number and SFO airport permit
- Model year 2012 or newer
- Black exteriors in excellent condition
- Black leather or vinyl interiors with no tears
- Seats for at least 4 riders in addition to the driver
Black SUV
Make room for the whole crew with this high-end vehicle service. Only black SUVs qualify.
Additional requirements
- Commercial insurance
- A TCP number and SFO airport permit
- A model year of 2012 or newer
- Black exteriors in excellent condition
- Black leather or vinyl interiors with no tears
- Seats for at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
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 based on at least 250 trips
- Drive a vehicle with more legroom than smaller, compact cars eligible for UberX and that meet the minimum vehicle year requirement
Uber vehicle decals
Under local regulations for San Luis Obispo, California, all partners must display an Uber decal on their vehicle while online. Place them on your front passenger windshield and rear passenger windshield facing outward. You can remove them when you decide to go offline and save them for the next time. Pro Tip: keep the paper they come with to place your sticker on when not in use.
Once you become an Uber partner, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days. If you ever need a new decal after you become a partner, you can request a new one be mailed to you. You can also pick one up at your local Greenlight Hub.
Need a temporary decal? Print one at home here.
Rent a vehicle
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Uber delivery services
Find more ways to earn. Drivers 18 years of age and older may qualify for delivery services, like Uber Eats.