Why Should You Consider Becoming an Uber Driver when Looking for a Job?

Uber started in 2009 and is currently a multi-billion dollar business that helps people get around from one location to another with the help of mobile phone apps. What was once a rough map connecting several drivers to potential riders across the city is now an app running on complex algorithms running in the backend to match passengers to drivers and co-riders based on ratings, pickup points and destinations.

Uber drivers enjoy quite a few perks. Here is a brief intro to the benefits most drivers experience while working for Uber:

• They get the exclusive Uber Fuel Card Program that qualifies the drivers for exclusive discounts at the fuel pumps across the states. Several service stations offer up to 15% rebate on tire change and routine oil change for Uber drivers.
• An Uber driver also enjoys special phone plans with 15% to 18% discounts on monthly bills.
• User drivers also enjoy a special treat — free music with Pandora 24×7. Drivers can pick any random station or create a playlist based on your favorite song, artist, album or genre.
• In the recent years, Uber has teamed up with Stride Health for providing the best possible health insurance plan for the drivers and their families.
• Filing Tax Returns and tracking everyday expenses is much easier with Uber now. This company has several partnerships with financial organizations that enables them to provide wholesome Fintech services to their drivers.

How can you start driving for Uber?

Once you get to know these perks, it is natural to feel the need to make some extra money. There is just one more hurdle before you can reap the benefits of signing up for this excellent online car rental service. Since you will be driving many people around town in your car throughout the day, you need to ensure that your vehicle meets specific standards Uber has laid out for its cars. 

The make and the model of the cars that qualify for different categories of Uber services vary from country to country. However, in almost all cases, the vehicle has to be lesser than five years old. For signing up for a regular car, your vehicle needs to have a capacity of at least 4. Almost all Uber SUVs have a capacity of 8. In case you are unsure of the qualifying traits of your car, you can take it to the UberGreenlight location near you for further inspection.

There are certain times when people have their own driving licenses and necessary experience, but they do not have their own car that can qualify for Uber services. This situation can be trickier than usual. If you find yourself in such a situation, you can always opt for renting an Uber-approved vehicle from a registered owner.

Becoming an Uber driver is not a complicated or an elaborate process. The only limiting factors are having a license and owning a car that Uber (in your location) approves. You can sign up using the Uber Driver app, or you can ask the Uber office in your city for assistance.