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Full List Of Vehicles Approved By Uber Nigeria (2024)

As of 2024, Uber Nigeria has specific requirements and a comprehensive list of vehicles approved for their platform. If you’re considering becoming an Uber driver in Nigeria, it's crucial to ensure your vehicle meets the outlined standards and is on the approved list.

General Requirements for Vehicles

Uber Nigeria mandates that vehicles must:

• Be a model from the year 2000 or newer.

• Have four fully functional doors.

• Be in excellent working condition with no cosmetic damage.

• Have a working radio system and an effective air-conditioning system.

• Be insured, with documents such as a valid driver’s license, vehicle inspection report, vehicle insurance, roadworthiness certificate, Hackney permit, and a valid Nigerian identity card.

Approved Vehicles for Uber Nigeria

Uber Nigeria classifies its vehicles into two primary categories: UberX and UberBlack.

1. UberX

This category includes popular, budget-friendly cars suitable for everyday rides. Here are some models:

• Toyota: Corolla, Yaris, Matrix, Prius, Avalon, Avensis, Camry, Venza, RAV4

• Kia: Cerato, Rio, Optima, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage

• Honda: Civic, City, Element, Accord, CR-V, Crosstour

• Hyundai: Elantra, Accent, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Veracruz

• Mazda: 3, 6, CX-5, CX-7, CX-9

• Nissan: Maxima, Rogue, Xterra

• Jeep: Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot

• Infiniti: Q50

• Lexus: ES350, GS350

• Others: Ford Focus, Fusion; Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan; Chevrolet Cruze, Epica

2. UberBlack

This category comprises luxury vehicles for premium services. Some models include:

• Mercedes-Benz: E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, M-Class

• Lexus: 570, GS 450, GS 460, LS 460, RX350, RX450

• Ford: Edge, Explorer, Expedition

• Audi: A6, A7, Q5, S6, S7, S8

• BMW: 5 series, 7 series, X3, X4, X5, X6

• Acura: MDX, RL, RLX

• Land Rover: LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport

• Porsche: Cayenne, Panamera

• Rolls Royce: Ghost, Phantom

Additional Considerations

While these lists provide a general overview, it’s important to verify the specific requirements for each vehicle class. Vehicles must be maintained in excellent condition, with particular attention to safety features like working horns and properly equipped headliners.

Conclusion

Becoming an Uber driver in Nigeria can be a lucrative opportunity, with potential earnings of about N300,000 monthly. However, ensuring that your vehicle meets Uber's stringent requirements is crucial. By selecting an approved model from the above lists, you can start your journey as an Uber driver with confidence.