Uber driving
4 original explainers from our newsroom on Uber driving, covering United States. Newest first; this page refreshes as new updates are published.
- Uber driving FAQ: what new users ask most
Answers to the questions new US Uber drivers ask most: requirements, approval time, cars, insurance, how pay and fees work, Instant Pay, tips, ratings, deactivation, hours, taxes and safety, based on Uber's help pages.
- Uber driving for beginners: how to get started step by step
A numbered, beginner-friendly guide to getting started as an Uber driver in the US: checking eligibility, choosing a car, insurance, sign-up and background checks, your first week on the road, getting paid and setting up
- Uber driving rules and policies explained in plain English
Uber's main rules and policies for US drivers in plain English: who can sign up, vehicle and document rules, the Community Guidelines, ratings and deactivation, safety, cancellations, how pay and fees work and what drive
- Is Uber driving worth it? Pros, cons and who it suits
Is Uber driving worth it in the US? A neutral look at what drivers earn after vehicle costs, insurance, taxes and time, compared side by side with delivery and part-time jobs, with a verdict by type of driver.