How to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya

How to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya

How to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya: Uber is a technology company that offers transport solutions. They have a range of transport solution like Uber Taxi Services that includes Uber Chap Chap, among other taxi services. They also have Uber Boda Boda (motorcycle), Tuk Tuk and more. Uber offers delivery services of goods from one point to another. Through these services, Uber offers business growth opportunity for existing business owners as well as an income generation opportunity for those who would want to venture into the transport business either as drivers or vehicle owners. Below are details of how to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya.  

As mentioned above, Uber gives income generation opportunities either as a driver or a partner. A partner is simply a person who provides a vehicle to use for Uber Services (They partner with Uber to provide services to clients). The partner can double up as a driver as well. This implies that you will be driving your own car for Uber services. Let us first look at the partner requirements.

What you need to become an Uber Partner.

Since Uber is a transport solution provider, then the first thing you need to become a partner is a means of transport. You need to have a vehicle, a motorcycle or a Tuk Tuk. In this article we shall focus on the vehicle.

What are the Uber Kenya Vehicle requirements

As you get to know how to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya, It is worth noting that Uber Kenya has categorized their vehicles into two categories which are:

• Uber Chap Chap
• Uber Comfort

Each category has its own requirement, however these are the general requirements for any vehicles:

• The vehicle needs to be in good condition which implies that it should be all round functional with no mechanical or electrical breakdowns.
• At the point of joining, the vehicle needs to be at most 8 years old
• Uber prefers 4 door sedans
• No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
• The vehicle should have reasonable engine capacity. This for your own good as a partner because you don’t want a high consuming vehicle that will consume all your profits. You need to keep your costs as low as possible.
• The vehicle needs to be road worthy and compliant. Vehicle needs to undergo inspection to ascertain this. You need to book the vehicle for NTSA inspection. Here is a link to NTSA New TIMs Portal, click on the link.  Uber has partnered with some service providers for inspection vehicles, check out the list of the centers in the link; Uber Vehicle Inspection Centers in Kenya.

Requirement for Uber Chap Chap

Uber Chap Chap is the economical option, here are the requirements

• The vehicle needs to have an engine capacity of at most 1300cc (1300cc and below)
• Vehicle needs to be in good condition and fulfill the general conditions above.

Requirement for Uber Comfort

This category was formerly referred to as Uber X. As the name suggests, this category is meant to offer comfort and elegance. Here are the requirements for the category.

• The engine capacity of the vehicle should be between 1300 cc and 1800 cc.
• Vehicle should be in good working condition that provide comfort and elegance.
• The vehicle should also fulfill the general conditions sated above.

Documents required during Uber Partner Registration

These are the basics of how to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya. The documents required as a partner are below:

• Motor vehicle registration book – LOGBOOK
• PSV insurance for the vehicle
• Vehicle inspection report
• Business permit for the Partner
• Partner National ID

How to signup for Uber as a partner

Once you have got your vehicle and paperwork in order, you simply need to sign up to become a partner.  Sign up Link

Fill in your details as required. Then upload the required documents. Ensure you follow all prompts in the sign up and finally activate your account to get started.  It is a simple as that.

How to sign up as a Driver

As a driver, the signup procedure is similar. Kindly note that if you do not have a vehicle you need to get a partner who has a vehicle so that your profile can be linked to a vehicle. To sign up as driver simply follow the link; Sign up Link .

Fill in your details as required. Then upload the required documents. Ensure you follow all prompts in the sign up and finally activate your account to get started.  It is a simple as that.

Uber Driver Documents and other Requirements

Below are some of the documents required for Uber drivers in Kenya:

• A copy of National Identity card. Kindly note that the driver must be at least 24 years of age.
• PSV driving license acquired through NTSA
• Complete a safety screening for Drivers in Nairobi and Mombasa
• Complete a Certification session
• Provide a driver profile photo – Must be a forward-facing, centered photo including the driver’s full face and top of shoulders, with no sunglasses. The photo must be only of the driver with no other subject in the frame, well-lit, and in focus. It cannot be a driver’s license photo or other printed photograph

These are some of the basics requirements of how to Join Uber as a Driver/Partner in Kenya.  For more details visit Uber Kenya Website Link .

Link to Uber Driver App

Click on the specific store that applies to your device to download.

Link to Uber Rider App

Click on the specific store that applies to your device to download.

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