How to sign up to drive with Uber?
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You can sign up to drive with the rider app.
Once you’ve signed up, you can download the driver app from the link below. As a driver, you’ll receive ride requests using your driver app.
Driving your own vehicle, you’ll use the driver app to find riders at their pickup locations and drive them to their destinations around the city.
The driver app also keeps track of your fares. Uber makes it easy to transfer your earnings to your bank account.
What should I do if my email is already in use?
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If you receive an error message stating that your email is already in use, you may have previously signed up for an Uber account.
We recommend that users have only one Uber account for both Rides and Uber Eats.
Is there a difference in pricing for different types of rides?
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Yes, UberX is the cheapest type of ride, while Uber Comfort, Uber Black, Uber Select and Uber XL are more expensive ones. Rates could depend on driver rating or vehicle’s characteristics. As a rule, Uber Comfort rides cost approximately 20% higher than UberX.
What’s the Difference Between Uber Comfort and Uber XL?
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Both Uber Comfort and Uber XL are examples of premium rides. However, Uber Comfort offers more legroom whereas an Uber XL must hold 6 or more passengers. To qualify for Uber Comfort, the driver must also meet minimum ratings and tips requirements.
Is Uber driver rating important for drivers' earnings?
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Yes, depending on the driver ratings, drivers can expect higher fares and higher and more rides thus increasing their earnings.
Can you dispute unfair ratings?
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In case you feel that you were rated unfairly, you can contact Uber support through the Uber app.
How can a driver achieve higher Uber Pro status?
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You can earn points for 3 months. If you have enough points at the end of the period, you can move higher. (There are 4 different statuses: Blue, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
What information is shown in the Weekly earnings statement?
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Every Monday you can check your total earnings and cash-outs for the last week, detailed earnings from trips, promotions, tips, etc., the service fee for the week and transaction history.
Does the cancellation fee apply if the driver cancels the ride?
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Yes, if the driver has been waiting at the rider’s pickup location for a specific amount of time. Depending on the ride’s type, waiting time differs: for most Economy types it is 5 minutes, for most Premium types - 15 minutes, for Comfort types - 10 minutes and for Shared rides - 2 minutes.
