From Jalopnik · Beverly Braga · · 1m 10s
What Cars Qualify for Uber Rides
Uber's vehicle rules: 15-year max age, four doors, seat belts, and no commercial branding.
In brief
Uber's vehicle rules: 15-year max age, four doors, seat belts, and no commercial branding. Uber requires cars to be no older than 15 years, have four operational doors, seat belts for five, and no commercial branding to qualify for ridesharing. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Uber's Vehicle Rules
Uber requires cars to be no older than 15 years, have four operational doors, seat belts for five, and no commercial branding.
San Francisco Adds Specific Rules
In San Francisco, Uber requires California vehicle registration, insurance, and additional restrictions beyond the standard rules.
What Cars Qualify
Cars must have four doors, seat belts for five, no commercial branding, and be in good cosmetic condition.
Exclusions for Uber
Vans, box trucks, marked vehicles, and salvaged cars cannot be used without prior authorization.
Special Vehicle Options
Uber Black requires black exterior paint and black leather interiors, with vegan leather as an acceptable alternative in San Francisco.
Exceptions and Wiggles
Lift kits and automatic transmissions may qualify if they don't affect safety.
Here's the gist
Uber requires cars to be no older than 15 years, have four operational doors, seat belts for five, and no commercial branding to qualify for ridesharing.
