Do you need a license to drive Uber?

There is legal uncertainty whether Uber drivers will be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license in the future. Taxi drivers allege Uber drivers are able to compete at an unfair advantage because they are able to operate without obtaining a license or medallion and provide services for the same clientele.

How do I get an Uber license plate in NYC?

Head to t.uber.com/nycregistration for more information Request your inspection appointment by completing the Plate Notification Form through TLC UP. Your vehicle needs to have a Vision Zero Sticker on the windshield to pass inspection. You can obtain one at an Uber Greenlight Hub or at a TLC authorized printer

How do I get a TLC plate for my Uber?

Once an Uber Expert submits a Base Affirmation Form for your vehicle, you have 7 days to complete the online application. If you are unable to upload a document you can upoad it instead on the TLC’s Upload Portal here. The TLC will email you a Plate Letter to take to any NYC DMV to get your TLC plates.

How do I request a ride on Uber?

When you request a ride, your app sends your request to nearby drivers. After you’re matched with a driver, your app shares info about the vehicle and driver headed to your pickup location. Tap the bar that includes the driver’s name, photo, and vehicle.

What documents do you need to become an Uber driver?

Required documents. Driver’s license. Vehicle insurance and registration. Background check. Profile photo. These documents are required across the US, but if you visit a local Greenlight Hub or review your city’s local information, you can get potential additional requirements for driving on the Uber platform.

Why are taxtaxi drivers suing Uber?

Taxi drivers allege Uber drivers are able to compete at an unfair advantage because they are able to operate without obtaining a license or medallion and provide services for the same clientele. Additional lawsuits have been filed.

Does Uber directly take revenue from taxi services?

States that have confronted the issue have rejected the notion that Uber directly takes revenue from taxi services because there has been no evidence that Uber customers would use a taxi instead of other forms of transportation, i.e. city busing, car pooling.