If you want to drive for Uber BLACK, Uber SUV, or Uber LUX, your car must meet stricter standards. Read about the Uber car requirements below for Uber Black.
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Uber Car Requirements – 2017
The Uber service types each have a different set of vehicle requirements. UberX, the basic most common Uber service accepts any 4-door car of a certain age. On the other hand, the professional Uber BLACK services accept only certain vehicles.
Every Uber driver, regardless of the Uber service, must meet these basic Uber car requirements:
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- You must have 3 years driving experience.
- You must have an in-state Drivers License (depending on your state).
- You must have a clean driving record.
- You must pass a background check.
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Uber car requirements for each car service in 2017 are listed below…
UberX Car Requirements:
- 4-door sedan, must seat 4 or more passengers excluding the driver
- Year 2002 or newer*
- * Uber car year requirements vary by city. It is currently year 2002 or newer in many cities.
- NYC – 2006
- Pittsburgh – 2006
- Philadelphia – 2002
- Chicago – 2002
- In some other cities it must be 2006 or newer
- In-state car insurance
- In-state plates
- Current car registration
- No marked, taxi, or salvaged vehicles
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
UberXL Car Requirements:
- 4-door, must seat 6 or more passengers excluding the driver
- Year 2002 or newer*
- * Uber car requirements vary by city for the corresponding year as well. It is currently year 2002 or newer in many cities:
- NYC – 2006
- Pittsburgh – 2006
- Philadelphia – 2002
- Chicago – 2002
- In some other cities it must be 2006 or newer
- In-state car insurance
- In-state plates
- Current car registration
- No marked, taxi, or salvaged vehicles
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
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UberSELECT Car Requirements:
Available in select cities only. Formerly known as Uber PLUS in some markets.
- 4-door luxury sedans, must seat 5 or more passengers.
- Year 2008 or newer.*
- Leather Interior.
- In-state car insurance.
- In-state plates.
- Current car registration.
- No marked, taxi, or salvaged vehicles.
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
UberSELECT approved vehicles.
Acura: RDX, RLX, TL, TLX, ILX.
Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, S3, S4, S6, Q3, Q5, Q7.
BMW: 3-series, 5-series, 7-series, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6.
Cadillac: ATS, CTS, DTS, SRX, XTS.
Chrysler: 300.
Hummer: H3.
Hyundai: Genesis, Equus.
Infiniti: EX, FX, G, JX, M, Q, QX50, QX70.
Jaguar: XF, XJ.
Kia: K900.
Land Rover: Range Rover.
Lexus: ES, IS, NX, RX, GS, GX, LS.
Lincoln: MKT, MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKC, Town Car.
Mercedes-Benz:C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, R-Class.
Porsche: Macan, Cayenne, Panamera.
Tesla: Model S.
Volvo: S60, S80, XC90.
*Uber BLACK and LUX cars are also accepted.
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What is Uber Black Car (UberBLACK)?
UberBLACK is a professional chauffeur service. The requirements for Uber Black Car are more strict than for UberX. Only specific cars are accepted. In addition, all Uber Black Car services require the driver to carry commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit.
The upside for Uber Black drivers is that the fares are higher than UberX fares. In Los Angeles Uber Black fare is calculated at $3.55/mile and $0.45/min plus an $8 base fare. UberX is only $1/mile, $0.18/min and no base fare. This means that an Uber Black driver may make more money than an UberX driver.
These are the Uber Black Car Types. They are only available in select cities.
- UberBLACK is the traditional Black Luxury Sedan Service.
- UberSUV is the larger SUV version of that for 6 or more passengers.
- UberLUX is the high-end version of these.
UberBLACK car requirements
You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit.
Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:
- Sedan, crossover SUV, or full-size SUV
- Great condition
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Comfortably seats 4+ passengers
- Four doors
- 2013 or newer*
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
UberBLACK approved vehicles
Audi: A6, A7
BMW: 5 Series
Cadillac: XTS
Infiniti: Q70
Jaguar: XF
Lexus: GS
Mercedes-Benz: E-Class
*Uber LUX vehicles are also accepted.
UberSUV car requirements
You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit in most cities to satisfy the Uber car requirements.
Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:
- Full-size SUV
- Great condition
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Comfortably seats 6+ passengers
- Four doors
- 2012 or newer
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
UberSUV approved vehicles
Cadillac: Escalade ESV
Chevrolet: Suburban
GMC: Yukon XL
Infiniti: QX56, QX80
Lexus: LX
Lincoln: Navigator L
Mercedes-Benz: GL-Class
UberLUX car requirements
Available in select cities only.
You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit in most cities.
Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:
- Sedan, crossover SUV, or full-size SUV
- Great condition
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Comfortably seats 4+ passengers
- Four doors
- 2013 or newer
- Pass the Uber vehicle inspection
UberLUX approved vehicles
Audi: A8
BMW: 7 Series
Jaguar: XJ
Land Rover: Range Rover
Lexus: LS
Mercedes-Benz: S-Class, G-Class
Porsche: Panamera
Tesla: Model S
Bentley: All 4-door
Maybach: All 4-door
Rolls Royce: All 4-door
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