Get exclusive travel offers and guides
Straight to your inbox
By signing up, you agree to the Finder
Privacy & Cookies Policy
and
Terms of Use, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy.
Uber driver guide: Canberra
How to start earning money as a rideshare driver.
Rideshare Coupons
Uber Driver Guides
Rideshare Comparisons
Uber Vehicle Comparisons
We’re reader-supported and may be paid when you visit links to partner sites. We don’t compare all products in the market, but we’re working on it!
Jump to:
Initial Uber requirements - What all drivers need
Make sure you're able to meet all the minimum requirements for Uber driving in Canberra before you get started. There are:
- Minimum driver requirements
- Minimum car requirements
- Additional car requirements for special Uber categories
Minimum driver requirements
All Uber drivers need to be:
- 21+ years of age
- Fully licensed to drive in the ACT
- Fully licensed to drive in Australia for at least 12 months
- Insured against third party property damage at a minimum. This means either comprehensive or third party property insurance. Your name vehicle make and registration, policy expiration and type of cover must be visible on the document.
- Rideshare accredited
- Able to pass a vehicle inspection at a registered Uber inspection site
How to get your rideshare accreditation
You can get this through Uber, via its partners, or can get it done yourself at certified providers of your choice. It involves:
- Completing a criminal background check
- Passing a standard Uber vehicle inspection
- Completing a commercial driver's health assessment, at a medical centre or GP
Once you have these, submit the documents to Access Canberra via mail or email for processing.
Driver document checklist
Got these documents handy? Apply online to become an Uber driver now.
- A valid, full driver's licence
- Proof of identification and vehicle insurance
- Rideshare accreditation
Minimum vehicle requirements
There are minimum requirements for standard Uber passenger driving (UberX), and some additional requirements for other types of driving.
To pass the Uber inspection, make sure your car:
- Is in excellent working condition with no cosmetic damage
- Has at least 4 doors
- Has no more than 8 seats, including the driver's seat
- Has current registration and CTP insurance in the ACT
- Has working windows and air conditioning
- Features no commercial branding of any kind
| Uber type | Model year | Vehicle type | Seating | Insurance | Special requirements | Eligible models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UberX | 10 years old or less (2007 model or newer as of 2017) | 4 doors | Seat 4-7 passengers | Accredited for rideshare by Access Canberra | Are not taxis, government, branded or rebuilt vehicles | Check here |
| UberASSIST | 10 years old or less (model year 2007 as of 2017) | 4 doors | Seat 4-7 passengers | Registered and CTP-insured in the ACT, with additional consideration for rideshare | Can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers, collapsible scooters, and other assistive devices | Check here |
UberX popular vehicles
- Ford. Falcon, Focus, Mondeo
- Holden. Captiva, Commodore, Cruze
- Honda. Accord, Civic, CR-V, Jazz
- Hyundai. Accent, Elantra, i30
- Kia. Cerato, Sportage
- Mazda. CX5, Mazda3
- Mitsubishi. Lancer, Outlander
- Nissan. Dualis, Pulsar, X-Trail
- Toyota. Aurion, Camry, Corolla, Kluger, Prius, Rav4, Yaris
- Volkswagen. Golf
UberSELECT eligible vehicles
- Alfa Romeo. 159, Giulietta (2012 or newer)
- Audi. A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 and respective Avant models, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q9, any RS or S Class
- BMW. 3-series and 5-series (includes Gran Turismo), 7-series, Alpina B7, X3, X5, X6, M3, M5
- Chrysler. 300
- Genesis. G80, G90
- Holden. Caprice, Grange, Statesman
- Hummer. H3
- Hyundai. Genesis
- Infiniti. FX, Q50, QX70 (2012 or newer)
- Jaguar. F-PACE, XE, XF, X-Type
- Jeep. Grand Cherokee
- Land Rover. Discovery, Freelander, Range Rover (includes Evoque and Sport)
- Lexus. ES, GS, GX, IS, LS, NX, RX
- Maserati. Quattroporte
- Mercedes-Benz. B-Class, C-Class (includes CL, CLA, CLK, CLS), E-Class (includes Wagon) G-Class (includes GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS), M-Class (includes ML), R-Class, S-Class, V-Class, Viano
- Porsche. Cayenne, Macan, Panamera
- Skoda. Superb (2012 or newer)
- Subaru. Liberty (2015 or newer)
- Tesla. Model S, Model X
- Toyota. Kluger (2013 or newer), Prado (2012 or newer)
- Volkswagen. Passat, Touareg (2012 or newer)
- Volvo. S60, S80, XC60, XC70, XC90 (2012 or newer)
UberXL popular vehicles
- Dodge. Journey
- Fiat. Freemont
- Ford. Territory
- Holden. Captiva
- Honda. Odyssey
- Hyundai. Santa Fe, iMax
- Isuzu. MU-X
- Kia. Carnival, Sorento, Rondo
- Land Rover. Discovery
- LDV. G10
- Mazda. CX-9
- Mitsubishi. Outlander, Pajero
- Nissan. X-Trail, Pathfinder, Dualis, Patrol
- Toyota. Kluger, Prado, Tarago, Land Cruiser, Prius V
- Volkswagen. Multivan
UberASSIST popular vechicles
- Ford. Falcon, Focus, Mondeo
- Holden. Captiva, Commodore, Cruze
- Honda. Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V
- Hyundai. Accent, Elantra, i30, ix35, Sante Fe
- Kia. Cerato, Sportage
- Mazda. CX5, Mazda3
- Mitsubishi. Lancer
- Nissan. Dualis, Pulsar, X-Trail
- Toyota. Aurion, Camry, Corolla,Prius
- Volkswagen. Golf, Jetta, Passat
UberBLACK eligible vehicles
- Audi. A6, A8, Q7
- Bentley. All
- BMW. 5 Series, 7 Series, X5
- Cadillac. Escalade
- Chrysler. 300
- Holden. Caprice, Statesman
- Hyundai. Genesis (must be custom-fitted with the Genesis, not Hyundai, badge above the rear number plate)
- Jaguar. XF, XJ
- Land Rover. ES, GS, LS, RX
- Maserati. Ghibli, Quattroporte
- Mercedes-Benz. E-Class, GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, S-Class
- Porsche. Cayenne, Panamera
- Rolls Royce. All
- Tesla. Model S, Model X
UberLUX eligible vehicles
- Audi. A8 (D4/3rd gen)
- Bentley. All
- Cadillac. Escalade
- BMW. 7-Series (F01/F02)
- Jaguar. XF, XJ
- Lexus. LS
- Maserati. Ghibli, Quattroporte
- Mercedes-Benz. S-Class (W221, W222)
UberSUV eligible vehicles
- Audi. Q7
- BMW. X5
- Cadillac. Escalade
- Land Rover. Range Rover Sport
- Mercedes-Benz. GL-Class, R-Class, V-Class
- Tesla. Model X
No car? Where to get an Uber approved vehicle.
Uber rental
You can rent an Uber-ready car through Uber partners to become a driver, even if you don't have your own vehicle.
Uber rent-to-own
You are able to choose from a selection of compact, hybrid, SUV and luxury vehicle models with Uber partner rent-to-own plans.
Other Uber vehicle rentals
You can go through Uber partners, but an eligible vehicle loan from a bank, credit union or standalone car lender might also suit your needs.
Where to get an Uber inspection in Canberra
You will need to pass an ACT Roadworthy vehicle inspection before you can drive for Uber in Canberra. This also needs to be done no more than 30 days before applying for your ACT rideshare accreditation.
To make it easier, Uber provides this service free of charge through RedBook Inspect, located at Unit 2, Quilpie Crescent, Fyshwick.
UBER Driver
Drive with Uber
If you want the flexibility of being your own boss, you can sign up here as an Uber driver. Get started by clicking the green button.
Last verified
Is it worth driving an Uber in Canberra?
You can use a Canberra Uber calculator to work out how much you might earn as a driver, and whether it's worth it.
Consider this table for an estimate, based on near full-time driving, making 24 trips a day (at an average of 14 minutes and 4km each), working 6 hours a day and 5 days per week, and then minus 10% for petrol and other costs.
| Uber type | Gross earnings per trip | Fees deducted per trip | Total earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX | $13.90 | Uber fee (25%): $3.47 Fuel and other costs (10%): $1.40 | $9.03 per trip $216.72 per day $1,083.60 per week |
| UberBlack | $35.60 | Uber fee (25%): $8.90 Fuel and other costs (10%): $3.60 | $23.10 per trip $554.40 per day $2,772 per week |
| UberSUV | $42.00 | Uber fee (25%): $10.50 Fuel and other costs (10%): $4.20 | $27.30 per trip $655.20 per day $3,276 per week |
| UberLUX | $52.00 | Uber fee (25%): $13 Fuel and other costs (10%): $5.20 | $33.80 per trip $811.20 per day $4,056 per week |
Uber driver income calculator
Or you can use this calculator to help work out whether it might be worth it.
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calculator, the results should be used as an indication only. It doesn't take into account your financial circumstances and is neither a quote or guarantee of your income as an Uber partner driver.
UBER Driver
Drive with Uber
If you want the flexibility of being your own boss, you can sign up here as an Uber driver. Get started by clicking the green button.
Last verified
Uber service area in Canberra
Trip requests can only be made from within the outlined area. Some areas are particularly popular, and can help you get more passengers fast.
Canberra's Uber hotspots
- Central Canberra
- Braddon
- Kingston
- Canberra Airport
- Parliament House
- Manuka
Canberra's Uber peak hours
- Weekday mornings. 6am to 9am
- Weekday evenings. 5pm to 8pm
- Friday and Saturday. Evenings til late
Canberra Airport (CBR) instructions for drivers
It's a good idea to know how to cash in on this popular route, because it works slightly differently to other pickups.
- Get a pickup card: These give you free access to the airport for up to 15 minutes at a time. A $22 deposit is required for it, and it is mandatory if you plan on doing airport pickups.
- FIFO: Enter the designated Uber waiting area to get placed in a queue. This is a virtual First In First Out (FIFO) queue. Time spent here will not count towards your 15-minute access allowance.
- Express Pickup: Go to the airport "Express Pickup Area" to collect your passenger. You may want to call them and make sure they know where they need to go for pickup. You have 15 minutes to do this before you will start being charged standard parking fees.
Uber app download
Already an Uber driver, or just after a link to the app? Here it is, Uber for iOS and Android.
More guides on Finder
-
Finder Daily Deals: The 5 best online deals in Australia today
Today's best Finder Daily deals include: $1,250 off electric bikes, $70 off Nintendo Switch, $30 off Logitech G PRO X Lightspeed headsets.
-
Cryptocurrency staking guide: How to stake coins for rewards
Staking is one of the most popular ways to earn an income with cryptocurrency – learn how to get started with this guide.
-
Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb review: A brighter smart light
The Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb offers a wide colour gamut and Thread compatibility, although it’s on the pricier side for a smart light bulb.
-
Best NAS drives in Australia
Upgrade your home storage with one of the best NAS devices available on store shelves here in Australia.
-
Best booster seats in Australia
These are the 6 best booster seats you can buy right now in Australia.
-
Best pop-up tents in Australia
If you’re searching for a pop-up tent, we can help you find the perfect option for your needs.
-
10 best retro games (and where to buy them)
Retro games players and collectors love classic games; here are the best game picks for the most popular retro systems.
-
8 Best Table Saws in Australia 2021
Whether you’re a hardened tradie, aspiring apprentice or DIY king, any woodwork project needs the best table saw in Australia.
-
Best SSDs in Australia
Speed up your system with one of the best SSDs you can buy right now in Australia.
-
Find the best AUD to USD exchange rate
Get today’s best Australian to US dollar exchange rates before you send money overseas.
Ask an Expert
Hi Tarek,
Thanks for getting in touch! You can still drive Uber without a car by hiring a car for uber. See our list of Uber car rentals to compare your options. Hope this was helpful. Don’t hesitate to message us back if you have more questions.
Best,
Nikki