The basics
How to drive with Uber in Saudi Arabia
Most people are eligible to drive with Uber. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities.
Driving in Saudi Arabia
Whether you’re looking for flexibility, extra earnings, or the freedom to be your own boss, we're here to help you get on the road.
You can earn when you want
You can drive on your own schedule to earn when it suits you. For example, driving in Riyadh for just 3-4 hours a day could lead to up to 3,000 riyals earnings per month.
Weekly promotions
When you drive using the Uber app, you may be eligible for certain promotions. In-app promotions are based on when we expect the most trip requests in your area.
You can get 24/7 support
Whether you have a quick question or an incident to report, we want to make sure it’s easy to get the help you need. That’s why we offer 24/7 phone support directly through the Driver app.
You may find a vehicle through one of our partners
Need a car? You can take advantage of the offers in our Vehicle Marketplace so you can get access to a car.
Driving via the Uber app
Below are details explaining the use of the Driver app.
- Uploading your documents
To register on the Uber app we request these 3 documents:
- A valid Saudi driver's license
- A valid vehicle registration
- A driver profile photo
Note: only photos of original documents are accepted; no photocopies or scans will be accepted. All 4 corners of each document must be visible in the photos. Unacceptable photos include those with blurriness, reflections, shadows, or any objects covering part of the document.
- Undergoing a background check
After your documents are approved, your profile will undergo an automatic background check with the government.
If your registration is successful, you will be able to consent to the text sent to you on Absher within 10 days of receiving it. For more information, you may wish to follow the below steps.
If your registration is unsuccessful, you will not receive the consent text. In this situation, you may wish to verify that:
- None of the documents are expired
- You meet the vehicle ownership rules (you can follow this resource for more information)
- The vehicle, if the model is more than 3 years old, underwent the vehicle inspection The vehicle is properly insured
- Getting a vehicle
Requirements for the vehicle in order to register for the Uber app:
- Less than 10 years old
- A 4-door sedan or minivan
- In good condition
- Free from commercial branding
- Not a full-sized van or truck
- Not a taxicab, government car, or other marked vehicle
- Not salvaged or rebuilt
You can learn more about vehicle requirements below.
- Activating your Account
If you’ve completed all the above steps, congratulations! You’re almost ready to activate your account and start earning.
Enabling more women to earn on their own schedule
You can find out what can be offered to you from using the Uber app in Saudi Arabia as a woman driver.
Women Rider Preference
- This feature allows women drivers to select a preference to accept only women riders.
- Women drivers can turn the feature on or off whenever they choose.
- Women Rider Preference is designed to match eligible women drivers to women riders; however, Uber does not guarantee that use of the preference will ensure that all riders who arrive for the trip will be women. Uber is not liable for the same.
Safety
- Key safety features include phone number anonymization, Follow My Ride/Share My Trip, RideCheck, and an emergency assistance button.
Women referrals
- Referring a woman to Uber means you could earn an additional fee on top of your usual referral fee.
Community
- We’re rolling out dedicated forums where women drivers can connect, receive top tips, and share experiences and learnings.
Start making money with Uber in Saudi Arabia
The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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