Why Uber?
Cash out daily
With the Uber app, you can track your earnings on the go and cash out up to 5 times a day with Instant Pay. Get what you earned right when you need it.
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You make the schedule
Stay in charge of your schedule with the Uber app. Make money driving when and where you want.
Frequently asked questions
- How does driving with Uber compare with other driver jobs?
Different driving jobs offer different opportunities. Some driving jobs have strict hours and rigid schedules. With Uber, you can set your own schedule. It all depends on whether you want a traditional full-time or part-time driver job, or you want the flexibility to work whenever you choose.
- How often do I have to drive with Uber?
Your schedule is up to you. With Uber, you can receive earnings for driving when you want and manage your own hours. Whether you choose to drive full time or part time, or just when you need extra money, Uber is a great way to be your own boss.
- I’m a little nervous about taking my first trip. How can I get help?
When you’re ready to become a driver with Uber, you’ll be able to take a simulated trip in the app. Before you start driving, you can learn the app basics with our step-by-step guide. It will let you interact with the app in test mode, from accepting a trip request to dropping off your rider, and every step in between.
- Is the Uber platform safe?
Your safety matters to us. Uber has a global Safety team dedicated to doing our part to help prevent incidents. Learn more about the safety features in the app, as well as safeguards such as GPS tracking, Emergency Button and phone number anonymisation, by visiting the link below.
- What are the requirements to drive with Uber?
When you become a driver with Uber, you must meet the minimum age to drive in your city, have an eligible mode of transportation and submit required documents, including a valid driver licence. Drivers must also pass a background screening and have at least one year of licensed driving experience.
*Terms and conditions: This is a limited time offer available only to new driver-partners who sign-up to drive with the Uber app in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and who complete 30 eligible trips within those eligible cities within 90 days of their Sign-up Date. “Sign-up Date” refers to the date on which a new driver-partner completes the sign-up form and elects to drive with the Uber app. If you are eligible for this offer, you will receive an email confirmation after you sign-up. This offer is not available to people who have previously signed up, or commenced but not completed onboarding, to be a driver-partner with Uber or a delivery person with Uber Eats. The 90 day eligibility period includes the time it takes for a driver-partner to complete onboarding and become activated. Onboarding period varies by city and individual driver-partner circumstances outside of the control of Uber. Eligible Uber products vary by city and include only UberX, XL, Pool, Comfort, Premier, Pet, Assist and Reserve. Cancelled trips will not count towards the 30 trip quota. Uber reserves the right to withhold or deduct payments where Uber reasonably believes there have been fraudulent circumstances or a violation of these terms or the partner terms. This offer is available for a limited time only. Uber reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time.