Uber is a great way to be your own boss and make money. Most people are eligible to drive with Uber, even if you don’t have a car. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth or Durban.
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.
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.
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.
How do I register my car for Uber South Africa?
Complete your profile
- Add your vehicle. The vehicle on-boarding process has been amended to prioritize vehicle based on the date of sign up.
- Upload your documents. Upload your PrDP to your profile.
- Go ahead from Uber. When you reach the top of the waiting list, you will be notified by Uber