Working as an Uber Driver in Australia

Uber accepts different types of vehicles with which you can drive. Depending on the car you have, the income you receive will vary. UberX, for example, is the lowest category and the one with the fewest requirements for the vehicle, but it is also the one where the least money is earned per hour.

Of course, the car has to be new, be very clean and have good mechanical maintenance, bodywork, etc.

The minimum age to drive with Uber is 21. In addition, you will have to have a driving licence for Australia.

You may be thinking about borrowing or renting a car from a friend or acquaintance. In this case, keep in mind that the insurance must be in your name or you must appear as insured on the policy.

The first step to work with Uber is to register online. Once you indicate the place where you are going to carry out your work, they may ask you for additional requirements required by the cities or territories where you are going to drive.

In order to drive with Uber you must have the following documents up to date:

• The driving licence valid in the state or territory where you intend to work. In some, they require you to obtain an accreditation to be able to drive commercial vehicles. For example, in the state of Victoria, you will have to go through some health tests, justify your legal situation in Australia, etc., to obtain it. Here you have the steps you must take to get the licence in Victoria. Look for the city where you want to work and check what the requirements are for it.
• Your passport. The insurance of the vehicle in which you appear as insured.
• A photo from the shoulders up in which your face can be seen without sunglasses.
• That all the vehicle documentation is in order for the place where you intend to work. For example, having the REGO up to date.

Even if you have all of the above in order, you will need to carry out an inspection on your vehicle so that Uber can ensure that it meets its quality and safety requirements. The place of inspection changes depending on the city where you are going to drive. For example, to drive in Melbourne, these are the conditions and places where you can carry out the inspection.

Inspection centres are directly linked to Uber. Thus, once your vehicle passes it, the centre will directly send Uber the OK and you will be able to start driving.

If you do not have a valid car to work as a driver with Uber Driver, you want to work part-time or only for a few months, you may be interested in the option of renting a car from Uber. It is a very comfortable alternative since you will save a large part of the paperwork, including credit checks and also the maintenance of the vehicle itself.

If you intend to work as a driver with Uber Driver in the long term, you also have the option of renting a car with a purchase option. Both options have little commitment and you will be able to join the community of Uber drivers and ride-sharing professionals.