As of 2026, you can technically use a Tesla with "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) to assist in your Uber shifts, but it is not yet a fully autonomous "set-and-forget" solution. Tesla's current software is officially classified as "Supervised FSD," meaning a human driver must remain in the seat, attentive, and ready to intervene at any second. Uber has specific safety and vehicle requirements that mandates the partner-driver be in control of the vehicle. While the car can navigate through city streets, handle turns, and manage speed, it still faces challenges with precise pickup/drop-off positioning and complex navigation in high-traffic urban environments. Additionally, using a Tesla for commercial rideshare significantly impacts your insurance requirements; most standard policies will not cover autonomous-assisted driving for hire. Until the regulatory landscape and Tesla’s technology shift to "Unsupervised" Level 4 or 5 autonomy, you must remain the active pilot while using the tech as a sophisticated driver-assist tool.