Do you need Australian license for Uber?

All driver-partners in Australia must hold a valid, unrestricted driver's licence issued by the State in which they use the Uber Driver app. You must have held an Australian driver's licence for at least 12 months. The front of your driver's licence must clearly show: Your full name.



To drive for Uber in Australia, you generally must hold a valid, full Australian driver's license for the state or territory in which you intend to drive (e.g., NSW, VIC, QLD). Most states require you to have held a full Australian license for at least 12 months, though some regions may accept a combination of Australian and recognized overseas driving experience to meet this requirement. You cannot drive for Uber on a "Learner" or "Provisional" (P-plate) license. Furthermore, you must obtain a specific commercial driver authorization from the local transport authority, such as a "Passenger Transport Driver Authorisation" in Queensland or a "Driver Accreditation" in Victoria. If you are an international resident, you must convert your foreign license to a local state license before you can begin the Uber background check and vehicle inspection process. Each state has slightly different nuances regarding vehicle age and mandatory insurance (CTP), but the requirement for a local, full Australian license is a consistent baseline designed to ensure that all rideshare drivers are familiar with Australian road rules and safety standards.

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As a driver-partner, you independently provide transportation services. You are not an employee of Uber and will be responsible for reporting and paying any applicable tax or GST earned from your trips with Uber to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Uber does not withhold or file any tax on your behalf.

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You must provide a mobile phone number that can receive text messages in the country you are in. Uber will text you a confirmation code, and you will need access to that text to complete the sign-up. If you only have data service in your current location, you may buy a cheap prepaid phone.

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Instant cashouts With instant cashouts, available balance is deposited to your debit card or eligible bank account. In most cases this transfer is instant. This transfer can take up to 3 business days, and the exact timeline depends on your bank. To view your earnings statements, visit wallet.uber.com.

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A driver will still be free to choose where they want to drive, but to do so they will need to be licensed by an authority within the region where they want to drive.

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As long as Uber is available at your travel destination, the Uber app will work the same as it does at home. Update your mobile phone number in the Uber app. If you are using a different number during your travels, add it to your Uber account.

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Here's how to maximise your earnings through the peak season in Sydney.
  • Peak hours are 5am – 9am. ...
  • Weekday morning hotspots for requests are the Eastern Suburbs, with riders heading to work in the CBD and North Sydney or to the airport.


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The FWO concluded its investigation in November 2019, determining that the relationship between Uber Australia and the drivers is not an employment relationship.

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