UBER CAR REQUIREMENTS | driveforuber

Uber Car Requirements

You have to be at least 21 years old.
You have to present an in-state (valid) drivers license.
You have to pass a background check.
You have to have a clean driving record.
You must have at least 3 years of driving experience.

UberX Car Requirements

(* Uber year model car requirements differ in cities. Be sure to research your city)

A base model 4-door sedan that will seat 4 passengers not including the Driver.
Car insurance in-state
Car plates registered in-state
Current vehicle registration
No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles
Uber vehicle inspection must be passed
2001* year model or newer
- Atlanta – 2005
- New York City – 2011
- Chicago – 2001
- Philadelphia – 2001
- Los Angeles – 15 year max vehicle age (ex: a 2001 can be used through 2016)
- Many other cities it’s 2005 or newer.
- Research your city

Uber XL Car Requirements

(* Uber year model car requirements differ in cities. Be sure to research your city)

A base model van or SUV with 4 or more doors that will seat 6 passengers not including the Driver.
Car insurance in-state.
Car plates registered in-state.
Current vehicle registration.
No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles.
Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
2001* year model or newer
- Atlanta – 2005
- New York City – 2011
- Chicago – 2001
- Philadelphia – 2001
- Los Angeles – 15 year max vehicle age (ex: a 2001 can be used through 2016)
- Many other cities it’s 2005 or newer.
- Research your city

Uber Select Car Requirements

This driving option reserved for select cities. Some know this platform as (Plus).

A base model 4-door luxury sedan that will seat 4 passengers not including the Driver.
Car insurance in-state.
Car plates registered in-state.
Current vehicle registration.
No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles.
Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
2009* year model or newer.
Leather seating mandatory.

Cars approved and accepted to drive on the Uber Select Platform.

Acura: RDX, RLX, TL, TLX, ILX, MDX
Audi: All A and S models, Q3, Q5, Q7
Bentley: Arnage, Flying Spur, Mulsanne
BMW: 3, 5, 7-series; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6
Buick: Enclave
Cadillac: ATS, CTS, DTS, SRX, XTS, Escalade
Chevrolet: Suburban, Tahoe
GMC: Yukon, Yukon XL
Hyundai: Genesis, Equus
Infiniti: EX, FX, G, JX, M, Q, QX50, QX60, QX70, QX80
Jaguar: XF, XJ, XE, F-PACE
Land Rover: LR3, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
Lexus: ES, IS, RX, GS, GX, LS
Lincoln: MKT, MKS, MKZ, MKX, MKC, Town Car, Navigator
Mercedes-Benz: C-class, E-class, S-class, G-class, GLK, M-class, R-class
Porsche: Cayenne, Panamera
Rolls-Royce: Ghost, Phantom
Tesla: Model S, Model X
Toyota: Land Cruiser
Volkswagen: CC
Volvo: S-Edition, XC-Edition

*Uber BLACK and LUX cars are also accepted to run under this option. Vehicle list subject to changes by uber corporate office. (Source)

Uber Black Car Requirements

Every approved driver must carry commercial insurance. You must also have a TCP number, and have an airport permit.

Required criteria to drive Black Cars:

Black exterior paint
Black leather interior
4-door vehicle
2013* car or newer
Sedan, Crossover SUV, or Full-sized SUV
Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.

Acceptable vehicles for the black platform

Audi: A8, Q7
Bentley: All models
BMW: 7 series, X5
Cadillac: DTS, XTS
Infiniti: QX56, QX80
Jaguar: XJ
Maybach: All models
Land Rover: LR4, Range Rover
Lexus: LS
Lincoln: MKS, MKT
Mercedes-Benz: G-Class, M-Class, R-Class, S-Class
Porsche: Cayenne
Tesla: Model S, Model X
Rolls Royce: All models

*Uber LUX vehicles are also accepted.

What is Uber Black Car?

Uber black a the ultimate personal and professional driving service provided by Uber drivers. Uber black cars are limited in cities. The requirements of being an UberBlack driver are more rigorous as well. Only a strict list of cars can drive on this platform. If accepted on the list from Uber you must carry the following documents:

Commercial Car Insurance
TCP (Transportation Charter Party Number)
Airport Permit

Why drive Uber black if you have to go through extra enforced documents? Well, they get paid a lot more than regular Uber platform drivers, especially UberX.

In Atlanta Uber Black fares are calculated at $3.25/mile and $0.40/min plus an $7 base fare. The minimum fare is $15.00.

Here are the Uber Black Car Types.

UberBLACK | Traditional black luxury sedan
UberSUV | Larger SUV luxury that seats 6 or more passengers.
UberLUX | High end version of these vehicles.

Uber SUV car requirements

You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit in most cities.

Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:

Full-size SUV
Great condition
Black exterior
Black interior
Comfortably seats 6+ passengers
Four doors
2013 or newer
Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.

Uber SUV approved vehicles

Cadillac: Escalade ESV
Chevrolet: Suburban, Tahoe (LT or LTZ)
GMC: Yukon
Infiniti: QX56, QX80
Land Rover: LR4, Range Rover
Lexus: LX
Lincoln: Navigator, Navigator L
Mercedes-Benz: GL-Class

Uber LUX car requirements

Available in select cities only.