Vehicle requirements
Greater Toronto Area
There are many ways to drive with Uber. Each service has its own requirements that your vehicle must meet. Does your vehicle qualify? Find out here.
Vehicle requirements
To drive with Uber in the Greater Toronto Area, your vehicle must meet these minimum requirements:
- 4-door vehicle with independently opening doors
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- Snow tires or all-weather tires installed from December 1 until April 30 the following year (Only required for PTC licensed drivers in the City of Toronto and City of Mississauga)
- Pass a vehicle inspection by a licensed mechanic
There are many ways to drive with Uber. See all of the options below and find out which ones your vehicle qualifies for.
Vehicle model year
City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, and Brampton: Your vehicle's model year must be 7 years (2012 model year) or newer to drive with UberX, UberPool, UberXL, and Select in the City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, and Brampton.
Greater Toronto Area (GTA): If your vehicle's model year is 8 to 10 years (2009 -2011 model year) or newer, you can still drive in the GTA. Note that you will not be able to pick up riders in City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, and Brampton.
Uber Eats: If your vehicle's model year is 20 years (1999 model year) or newer, it qualifies to deliver food with Uber Eats. Check out the details below.
Registration
Uber accepts both official and temporary registration documents. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify.
If your vehicle is 7 years (2012 model year) or newer, it must be registered in Ontario to enable pickups in the City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, and Brampton. For out-of-province registrations, you will be able to do pickups in the GTA but not in the City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, and Brampton.
Insurance
Ontario has approved an insurance policy from Intact Insurance designed specifically for ridesharing. Drivers are still required to maintain a personal insurance policy.
Vehicle options in Toronto
UberX
Most newer cars qualify to drive with UberX. It's one of the most popular options for riders.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or commercially marked vehicles
View our list of popular models for UberX but others may qualify as well.
UberPool
Earn multiple fares at the same time by driving passengers who are traveling in the same direction. The same vehicle requirements as UberX apply.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or commercially marked vehicles
View our list of popular models, but others may qualify.
UberXL
Seat more passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door SUV or minivan with independently opening doors
- Seat at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxi cabs, government cars, or commercially marked vehicles
Most SUVs qualify to drive with UberXL. See our list of popular models, but others may qualify.
UberXL
Seat extra passengers—and earn higher fares—with your high-capacity vehicle.
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX |
| Audi | Q7 |
| Buick | Enclave |
| Cadillac | Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse |
| Chrysler | Aspen, Pacifica, Town and Country |
| Dodge | Caravan, Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey |
| Ford | Expedition, Explorer, Flex |
| GMC | Acadia, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Honda | Odyssey, Pilot |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe, Veracruz |
| Infiniti | JX, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Jeep | Commander |
| Kia | Borrego, Sedona, Sorento |
| Lincoln | MKT, Navigator |
| Mazda | CX-9 |
| Mercedes–Benz | E-Class Wagon, GL-Class, Metris |
| Mercury | Mountaineer |
| Mitsubushi | Outlander |
| Nissan | Armada, NV Passenger, Pathfinder, Quest |
| Saturn | Outlook, Relay |
| Subaru | Tribeca |
| Suzuki | XL7 |
| Tesla | Model X |
| Toyota | Highlander, Sequoia, Sienna |
| Volkswagen | Atlas, Routan |
| Volvo | XC90 |
Select
Mid-tier luxury sedans command higher fares. See our list of eligible vehicle models.
Additional requirements:
- Model year must be 7 years (2011 model year) or newer
- 4-door luxury sedan
- 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 commercially marked vehicles
Note that you must have completed more than 100 trips with Uber and have over a 4.7 rating to qualify for Select.
Uber Select:
Eligibile Vehicle models
Acura - CSX, ILX, MDX, RDX, RL, TL, TLX, TSX, ZDX, RLX
Audi - All models
Bentley - All models
BMW - 3-series, 5-series, 7-series, M3, M5, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6
Cadillac: - All models
Chevrolet - Suburban, Tahoe
Chrysler - 300
Ford - Expedition, Explorer
GMC - Yukon, Yukon XL
Honda - Pilot
Hummer - All Models
Hyundai - Equus, Genesis
Infiniti - EX, FX, G Sedan, I, JX, M, Q45, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX4, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX70, QX80
Jaguar - All models
Kia - K900
Land Rover - All models
Lexus - ES, GS, GX, LS, LX, NX, RX
Lincoln - Aviator, Blackwood, Continental ,LS, MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX ,MKZ, Mark, Navigator ,Town Car, Zephyr
Maserati - All models
Maybach - All models
Mazda - CX-9
Mercedes-Benz - All models (excluding the Metris)
Mitsubishi - ASX, Airtrek, Endeavor, Galant, Grunder, Lancer, Montero, Nativa, Outlander, Pajero, RVR
Nissan - Maxima, Pathfinder, Qashqai, Rogue
Porsche - All models
Saab - 9-4X, 9-7X, Sport, Vector
Tesla - All models
Toyota - 4Runner, Avalon, Highlander, Sequoia
Volkswagen - CC, Toureg
Volvo: - 850, C30, C70, S40, S60, S70, S80, V40, V50, V60, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90
Black
Offer luxury rides in the original Uber black car service. Vehicles must be black with black interior. (White gloves optional).
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Audi | A6, A8, A8L |
| BMW | 5-series, 7-series |
| Cadillac | CT6, XTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV |
| Chevrolet | Tahoe, Suburban |
| Ford | Expedition (Platinum series, Year 2018 and above only) |
| Genesis | G90 |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Infiniti | QX56, QX80 |
| Lexus | GS, GX, LS, LX |
| Lincoln | Continental, MKT, Navigator |
| Maserati | Quattroporte |
| Mercedes Benz | E-Class, GL-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, S-Class |
| Tesla | Model S, Model X |
| Volvo | XC90, S90 |
*All vehicles must have black leather interior and black exterior.
Black SUV
Make room for the whole crew with this high-end vehicle service. Only black SUVs with black interiors qualify.
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | Escalade, Escalade ESV |
| Chevrolet | Suburban |
| Ford | Expedition (Platinum series, Year 2018 and above only) |
| GMC | Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Infiniti | QX56, QX80 |
| Lexus | LX (3-row model only) |
| Lincoln | Navigator |
*All vehicles must have black leather interior and black exterior.
Uber Eats
By driving with Uber Eats, you'll deliver food from the city's top restaurants directly to the doors of Torontonians.
Additional requirements:
- Model year must be 20 years (1998 model year) or newer
- 2-door or 4-door vehicle
- No salvaged vehicles are allowed
- No commercial branding
- Vehicle inspection not required
No car? No problem. You can also deliver Uber Eats by bike.
WAV (Wheelchair accessible vehicle)
WAV allows riders with relevant disabilities to request wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Additional requirements:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Equipped with a ramp or lift
- Proof of commercial insurance
Please visit your nearest Uber Greenlight Hub to get started.
Assist
Assist is an option designed for riders who may need an extra hand getting around the city.
Additional requirements:
- 4-door vehicle in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- No full-sized vans or trucks
To drive with the Assist option, you'll need to complete a certification requirement from a 3rd party.