Vehicle requirements in your country
Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets Uber car requirements in your city and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.
Your vehicle must-haves
- 16-year-old vehicle or newer
- 4-door vehicle
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage (see below)
- 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 or commercial branding
- Holes in exterior
- Taxi decals or taxi-style or neon paint jobs (yellow, orange, bright green, pink, etc.)
- Aftermarket and manufacturer paint jobs, and decals
- Significant damage to interior (torn seats, large permanent stains, strong permanent odors)
- Paint oxidation
- Different-color hoods/doors
- Aftermarket modifications
- Window tinting must be within acceptable California regulations.
Caifornia 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 your country
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 unless authorized by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and onboarded through an approved taxi partner
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles except for Taxis authorized by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and onboarded through an approved Taxi partner
- No aftermarket seating modifications, such as installed seats, seat belts, or BedRyder systems
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
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.
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.
Local requirements
To ensure that you stay safe and compliant on the road, all drivers should be aware of local regulatory requirements.
California riders
Age requirements
In California, due to CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) requirements, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips requested through the Uber app. Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18. In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
Self-reporting vehicle mileage
In California, all TNC vehicles must complete a 19-point vehicle inspection every 12 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The 50,000-mile requirement includes miles driven when not logged in to the Driver app. As such, we require all drivers to self-report their vehicle mileage. You'll find out how to report your mileage in the Driver app.
CPUC information requests
The CPUC requires us to notify drivers in California that consent is not needed for the disclosure of your information to the CPUC. To find out more information about this, you can view decision 16-04-041 of the CPUC at 3.
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Find a fleet
If you would like to drive using the Uber app and need to be connected with a licensed fleet company, as per local regulatory requirements, please connect with some of the fleets listed here.
Rewards
Reduce your costs and take home more of what you make in your city with driver discounts and rewards from Uber’s partners.
Partner Protection
Partner Protection helps protect you from the cost of accidents or life events, and is provided at no cost to all eligible independent driver partners.
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.
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