Guide to becoming a driver for Uber

So, you’re interested in becoming a driver for Uber? Well, here’s everything you need to know to become a driver for Uber.

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Requirements To Become A Driver

Meet the minimum age to drive in your city.
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if you are under 25 years old).
Have a valid US driver’s license.
Use an eligible 4-door vehicle.
Proof of residency in your city, state, or province.
Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car.

Services You Can Drive For

Uber X
Uber XL
Uber Green
Uber Comfort
Uber Black
Uber Black SUV

UberX Vehicle Requirements

Model year 2005 or newer (no older than 15 years)
Minimum of 5-7 Factory-Installed Seatbelts
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
4-door car or minivan
Good condition with no cosmetic damage
No commercial branding
Pass the Uber vehicle inspection requirements

Example UberX cars:

Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Mazda3 and Mazda6, Toyota Camry and Corolla, Ford Focus, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Cruz, Chevrolet Cobalt, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Passat.

UberXL Vehicle Requirements

Vehicles must be less than 15 model years old (maybe newer depending on local regulation).
Use an eligible 4-door vehicle.
Seats and seatbelts for a driver and 6 passengers.
No cosmetic damage or missing pieces.
No salvage or rental vehicles.
No commercial branding or taxi color paint jobs.
No large passenger vans or commercial trucks.

Example UberXL cars:

GMC Acadia, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Dodge Durango, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Yukon XL, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Quest, Chevy Traverse, and Hyundai Santa Fe.

Uber Green Vehicle Requirements

Hybrid or electric vehicles that meet Uber X requirements
5 factory installed seatbelts
Not available in all cities

Uber Comfort Vehicle Requirements

Comfort is designed to maximize the possibilities for drivers on the Uber platform.

Maintain eligibility on a different Uber option such as UberX, 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

Example Uber Comfort vehicles:

Larger sedans, minivans, and SUVs.

Uber Black Vehicle Requirements

With this service you can offer luxury rides with the Uber black car service.

Keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher
Commercial insurance
Additional document required
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

Examples Uber Black Vehicles:

Audi A6 A7 A8, BMW 5 & 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S, Jaguar XF and XJ, Cadillac XTS.

Uber Black SUV Vehicle Requirements

Uber Black SUV is a high-end vehicle service for only black SUVs.

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

Examples Uber Black SUV:

Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Lincoln Navigator, GMC Yukon XL, Infiniti QX80, Mercedes GL-Class, Lexus LX.

What Does Uber Check In Car Inspection?

Headlights
Tail-lights
Turn indicator lights
Break lights
Foot brakes
Emergency/parking brake
Steering mechanism
Windshield
Heat and air conditioning
Front, rear and side window
Front seat adjustment mechanism
Door controls (open, close, lock)
Horn
Speedometer
Body condition/damage
Muffler and exhaust system
Condition of tires, including tread depth
Interior and exterior rearview mirrors
Safety belts for driver and passengers

Uber’s Background check what do they look for?

The background check includes a Motor Vehicle Record review as well as a criminal background check.

The evaluation of background checks can vary from city to city and is based on criteria specified in local laws and regulations governing ridesharing drivers, as well as Uber’s internal safety standards. In general, drivers must have a minimum of one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 23 years old).

Major driving violations or a recent history of minor driving violations may result in disqualification. Convictions for felonies, violent crimes, sexual offenses, and registered sex offender status, among other types of criminal records, are also disqualifying. Pending charges for those categories of crimes are also disqualifying, unless and until such charges are resolved in a driver partner or potential driver partner’s favor.

Applicable laws specifying the criteria Uber must follow when reviewing background checks. The results vary considerably by state, so individuals might be rejected for criminal offenses and driving history not indicated here.

Subject to state and local law, background checks may include criminal records from throughout a person’s adult life. Subject to and in accordance with state and local law, some types of criminal convictions such as murder, sexual assault, terrorism-related offenses, and other serious criminal convictions would result in disqualification if they occurred at any time in a person’s lifetime.

The background check is private, secure, and completely free for potential driver partners. Background checks are performed by Checkr, Inc., a third-party background check provider that is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners.

Periodically, Uber will re-run background checks for current driver partners.

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