r/UberUK

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to make the switch to do Uber for a while to build up some income as a 20 year old. would be working in Newcastle and would work 6 days a week around 10 hours a day.

I'm thinking of renting but leasing can be an option.

Does anyone know what you could earn doing uber?

Hello!

I’m going to be financing my own car soon for Uber and honestly can’t stand the TFL stickers you have to display.

I do Uber part-time and would rather not have them on while I am using my car for personal use.

Anyone who has been driving for a while without stickers, has there been any repercussions??

Hi, I’ve been advised by the council that I cannot drive a black vehicle in my borough, neighbouring boroughs also have the same restriction as black cars are for hackney/taxis

To try get around this, what would you recommend would be the cost effective option:

1. Sell car and get one that is of a suitable colour

2. Get the car painted

3. Get the car wrapped

I don’t want to do hackney as I am only doing this part time along side my full time job to supplement my income, any advice would be appreciated!

#Uber #Bolt #Privatehire

Hi drivers 👋

I’m trying to create an Uber account and I’ve already got all the checks completed (insurance, taxi licence, etc.). The only thing left is the “Taxi Plate Licence”.

I’m based in Northern Ireland and I’m uploading exactly the document they’re asking for. I’ve uploaded it about 10 times now — I’ve tried the original PDF file, a screenshot, a close-up photo, a photo from further away, etc., but it keeps getting rejected with the reason “document is too damaged” 🤦🏻‍♂️

I’ve contacted support by phone about 3 times. The issue was supposedly escalated, so I waited 48 hours for a response, only to be told that they can’t accept my taxi plate licence “in this condition” 😅 and:

“Please get a new copy/version of the same document and take another photo.”

Completely useless 🤦🏻‍♂️

Has anyone else had this problem? If I go to the Greenlight Hub , would they be able to verify the licence manually for me?

edit:I’ve just received this response in the chat: “I want to make sure I am completely open with you so you do not waste your time visiting us in person. The team at the Greenlight Hub will not be able to change the outcome regarding your Taxi Plate Licence. They are unable to override our specialist document team, bypass current requirements, or manually approve this document.”
It looks like I simply don’t have any other option left to resolve this."

Thanks!

Hey,anyone here recently got hired for this position or currently working?

Wondering if you’ve had any convictions like DR or DG and got approved for pco license from TfL?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently registered with Uber in the UK as an Uber Eats courier, and I now want to sign up for Uber Driver/Rides to carry passengers.

I tried adding Rides through my existing account, but the onboarding process keeps asking me for a VAT Certificate, even though I’m not VAT registered and my Uber tax profile correctly shows that my turnover is below the VAT registration threshold.

I contacted Uber Support and they told me I need to create a completely new account using a different email address and phone number for Rides.

Has anyone here been in the same situation — started as an Uber Eats courier and later signed up for Uber Rides? Did you create a separate account, or were you able to add Rides to your existing courier account?

I’m in London, UK, so UK/London experiences would be especially helpful.

Thanks!

Is it just me, or does Uber keep changing the fare after you complete the trip? For the third time in a row today, my fare was lower than what it showed when I accepted the trip.

I’ve built a new tool design to help London private hard Driver spot potential earning opportunities while on the road. I’m looking for a small number of active Uber and Bolt drivers to test it for free and give me honest feedback before launch. If you drive regularly, I’m done. I want early access. Send me a DM with the area you normally work in or whether you drive full-time or part-time. Thanks!

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Does anyone know how to stop the incessant notifications for Uber reservations? They are popping up non-stop throughout the day and it’s very distracting and annoying.

Hello!

I have obtained my PHV license and due to onboard with Uber on Monday. I am a 25yo Female, and would love to hear from other female uber drivers regardless of age. I work full-time elsewhere, and will be doing uber part-time.

How do you find it?

Any tips?

p.s I am not interested in comments telling me uber is not worth it due to cost. I want to make that decision on my own, and have already invested money into getting the licence etc. This post is solely to hear from other female uber drivers, as it is very uncommon to see one.

Thank you :)

recently ive seen an influx of uber drivers joining uber eats. So they have uber eats, just eat and deliveroo, running side by side. So what they do, they will keep a delivery bag in the boot and do deliveries, when uber itself is quiet, or there are too many drivers. One driver claims he can makes a couple of hundred quid, during the weekdays, and on the weekends, he just only does ubertaxi.

Other drivers I have met have totally stopped doing uber taxi and are only concentrating on deliveries. The reason being you can drive any car you don't need the taxi insurance. You can get pay as you go zego. Insurance and on top of that, the earning potential is roughly the same as uber taxis but minus the expenses of the car, and you don't have to deal with drunk or rude customers.

What do you guys think?

I live in the UK and have a full-time corporate job. I’m considering becoming a part-time Uber driver—for example, working a few hours in the evenings and at weekends. Would it be worth it?

I have never done this before and do not yet have my private-hire driver’s badge. Would it be worthwhile as a side hustle rather than a full-time job? Are there any additional insurance costs? I live in the Coventry area of the Midlands.

Is this a thing in the uk ? Does anyone share a car between 2 person for ubering ?
Of course there would be 2 separate uber accounts and that car would be used at different times.
How does the insurance work - is it cheaper to get 1 insurance for both drivers ?
Thanks.

Guys I’m moving to Seattle from New York City for my CRNA school I’m thinking of doing uber weekends , is it possible to make $600 Friday and Saturday night ?
That would be enough for me

How many people feel like quitting uber?

You request a ride to be picked up at a grocery store, they show up and cancel cause they dont want to pick you up cause you have a cart full of bags. Most of them don't even get out to help. They know where they are going why accept the fare just to cancel. Its so dumb.