Uber is one of the top ride-sharing companies in the world. Uber has a branch in South Africa and it gives the opportunity for individuals to drive for money.

How Does Uber Work?

This ride-sharing system works by using a mobile application. The customer request a ride on a mobile app and a driver accepts the request on a mobile application.

The driver picks up the customer by driving to the customer using the gps of the customer or his/her location.

Steps To Sign Up For Uber As A Driver In South Africa

1. Sign up online

Got an email address and a smartphone? Great, now tell us a bit more about yourself and we’ll get you started.

2. Upload your documents

Time for some paperwork. There are some of the documents we need to see: Time for some paperwork. There are some of the documents we need to see:

A valid South African Professional driving permit (PrDP)
Complete a safety screening
Pass a driving evaluation
You have to be a minimum of 21 years of age
Provide a driver profile photo

Upload your documents

4. Get a vehicle

Please note all vehicles are activated through a priority process.

You may not sell, rent or transfer your Uber profile or “slot” / “software license”, as this is against Uber Partnership Terms and Conditions.

5. Activate your account

If you’ve completed all the above steps, congratulations! You’re ready to activate your account and start making money.

Vehicle requirements in South Africa

Which car is right for you? Make sure it meets the vehicle requirements in South Africa, and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.

Note: No South African cities are currently accepting new vehicles.

Your vehicle must-haves

Model year 2013 or newer
4-door sedan or minivan
Good condition with no cosmetic damage
No hatchbacks accepted

Documentation Needed

Operators Card (Double disk)
Commercial vehicle insurance
Vehicle inspection in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth or Durban
Vehicle certificate of registration
Operating License from the department of transport
In Cape Town? Please provide your Vehicle Owner ID and Proof of Parking.

How to upload your documents

Vehicle options in South Africa

UberX

The majority of riders choose uberX. You can use most recent models to drive with uberX in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Additional requirements

4-door sedan in good condition
Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
1.4l engine or higher
Working windows and air conditioning
No hatch-backs
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles

UberXL

Seat extra passengers and charge higher fares with a higher-capacity vehicle in Cape Town and Durban.

Additional requirements

4-door SUV or minivan with independently opening doors
Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
Working windows and air conditioning
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles

Most SUVs qualify to drive with uberXL. See our list of popular models, but others may qualify.

UberBLACK

Charge higher fares with a mid-tier luxury sedan in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Additional requirements

Model year 2013 or newer
Leather or vinyl interior with no tears
Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
Working windows and air conditioning
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles

UberVAN

Drive with uberVAN in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Additional requirements

4-door minivan with independently opening doors
Seat at least 7 passengers in addition to the driver
Working windows and air conditioning
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles

Depending on driver-partner ratings uberVAN vehicles may also qualify for uberFAMILY. See our list of approved models.

UberGO

Most newer hatch back vehicles qualify to drive with uberGO. Drive with uberGO in Port Elizabeth.

Additional requirements

4-door hatch backs in good condition
Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
Working windows and air conditioning
No full-sized vans or trucks
No taxi cabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles

Cars model year 2012 or newer qualify to drive with uberGO.