More passengers, better ratings, more money. This guide explains what you need to start Uber driving in Perth, where to begin and how much you might expect to earn.
Minimum driver requirements for all Uber types
To become an Uber driver in Perth, it's a minimum requirement that all applicants must:
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A valid, full WA driver's licence
Your passport or birth certificate
Proof of vehicle insurance and an F-extension
What kinds of cars you can drive
There are different types of Uber driver. Your car will always need to meet some minimum requirements, but higher levels of driving, such as UberSELECT, may have stricter requirements.
To drive for Uber in Perth, you car should:
Be free of cosmetic damage and in excellent working condition
Be at least 4 door
Be no more than 8 seat, including the driver's seat
Pass the vehicle inspection
Be registered and appropriately insured in WA
Have functional air conditions and windows
Be free of any commercial branding
Uber type
Model year
Vehicle type
Seating
Insurance
Special requirements
Eligible models
UberX
10 years old or less (from current year)
4-door
4-7 passengers
Registered and CTP-insured in Western Australia
No former taxis, government-branded or rebuilt vehicles
To start driving in Perth, your car will need an initial inspection, and then one every 12 months after. You can do it all at Uber's Greenlight Centres in Perth.
Greenlight Spot Osborne Park 34 Howe St, Osborne Park
Redbook Bibra Lake 5/210 Barrington Street, Bibra Lake
How much do Uber drivers earn in Perth?
There are a few tricks for earning more as an Uber driver, like driving in certain places or specific times of day, and looking for ways to carry more passengers faster.
For a baseline, you might look at how much someone could make in 14-minute journeys over 4 kilometres, if they work 6 hours a day, make 24 trips a day and drive 5 days a week, assuming 10% of their profits go to fuel 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
Perth Uber driver earnings calculator
Try the calculator below to see how much you might make with your schedule. 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.
Where to find passengers in Perth
You could drive all around WA, but sticking to the hotspots, and driving at certain times of day, can help you find more passengers and earn more.
When to drive
Weekday mornings - 5am to 9am
Weekday evenings - 5pm to 8pm
Friday and Saturday til Late
Sunday during the day
How to do Perth airport pickups
Your riders will automatically pay an additional $3 airport fee on top of their normal fare, but you'll need to read, understand and agree to Perth Airport's terms and conditions before you can start picking up passengers at this hotspot.
To make pickups, you need to wait in the rideshare driver's area and join a virtual queue. Each terminal has its own section, and you will only receive trip requests if you're in the appropriate driver's area.
Once you're in, you'll remain in the queue until you leave the area, reject a trip request, go offline or turn off your phone. Note that you should follow instructions given by airport personnel, and that use of the holding area is only free for the first hour. After that, overstay charges will start applying at standard short term car park rates.
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Hi there, if we hold a New Zealand class five truck license for more than 8 years and i concert that into western Australia driving HC or MC license, do i still need to hold that western Australia license for one year or can i get exemption in this circumstance ?
Yes, you may use your WA HR License as you have mentioned that it is a requirement that you have a full driver’s license for at least 2 years to be able to apply for one or upgrade your license into it. You also need to have an F-extension on your license issued by the Department of Transport.
Yes, you will need to have a Full Australian Driver’s License for a minimum of 12 months. Your Mongolian Driver’s License will not be valid for you to be able to drive Uber in Perth.
Hi i just converted my International license to Western Australia HR License which is also equal to 2 years old C class WA license, can i drive Uber X with that license?
Thanks for your comment and I hope you are doing well.
While an international licence is a valid licence, UBER strictly needs a full WA driver’s licence and a licence in any state or territory for at least 12 months.
Hope this helps and feel free to reach out to us again for further assistance.
Thanks for getting in touch! Having a foreign driver’s licence is one document that you can use to present to Uber as part of their eligibility requirements, however to be able to fully be an Uber driver in Perth, you must have the ff: requirements:
Be aged 21 or older
Be driving an Uber-approved vehicle Hold a full WA driver’s licence. Provisional (P) licenses don’t qualify.
Have held a full driver’s licence in any state or territory for at least 12 months
Have their vehicle appropriately covered by third party property car insurance at least or comprehensive car insurance. Customised rideshare insurance is also worthwhile considering.
Hold an F-extension for their driver’s license, issued by the Department of Transport. This involves background and medical check.
Complete a free vehicle inspection at a registered Uber inspection site
When you are able to complete the requirements above, go to the Uber website to get the process on how to start the application.
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Hi there, if we hold a New Zealand class five truck license for more than 8 years and i concert that into western Australia driving HC or MC license, do i still need to hold that western Australia license for one year or can i get exemption in this circumstance ?
Hi Jasbir, We’re not licenced to provide personal advice so you’ll need to contact Uber directly for customer support on 1300 091 272.
I have full WA HR license, can i drive Uber X? HR license is gained when you hold WA car licence for 2 years.
Hi AB,
Thanks for contacting Finder.
Yes, you may use your WA HR License as you have mentioned that it is a requirement that you have a full driver’s license for at least 2 years to be able to apply for one or upgrade your license into it. You also need to have an F-extension on your license issued by the Department of Transport.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Ash
Have held a full driver’s license in any state or territory for at least 12 months means only in Australia? Or my Mongolian driver’s license counted?
Hi Tumee,
Thank you for contacting Finder.
Yes, you will need to have a Full Australian Driver’s License for a minimum of 12 months. Your Mongolian Driver’s License will not be valid for you to be able to drive Uber in Perth.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Ash
Hi i just converted my International license to Western Australia HR License which is also equal to 2 years old C class WA license, can i drive Uber X with that license?
Hi AB,
Thanks for your comment and I hope you are doing well.
While an international licence is a valid licence, UBER strictly needs a full WA driver’s licence and a licence in any state or territory for at least 12 months.
Hope this helps and feel free to reach out to us again for further assistance.
Best,
Nikki
Greetings,
I am an international student with a foreign drivers license. Could I be an uber driver with that license?
Hi Martin,
Thanks for getting in touch! Having a foreign driver’s licence is one document that you can use to present to Uber as part of their eligibility requirements, however to be able to fully be an Uber driver in Perth, you must have the ff: requirements:
Be aged 21 or older
Be driving an Uber-approved vehicle
Hold a full WA driver’s licence. Provisional (P) licenses don’t qualify.
Have held a full driver’s licence in any state or territory for at least 12 months
Have their vehicle appropriately covered by third party property car insurance at least or comprehensive car insurance. Customised rideshare insurance is also worthwhile considering.
Hold an F-extension for their driver’s license, issued by the Department of Transport. This involves background and medical check.
Complete a free vehicle inspection at a registered Uber inspection site
When you are able to complete the requirements above, go to the Uber website to get the process on how to start the application.
Hope this helps and best of luck on Uber-ing!
Cheers,
Nikki