Uber Eats Driver Requirements (Australia)

MyCarTracks_support · May 18, 2026, 11:32am

Uber Eats driver requirements in Australia depend on how you deliver: car, motorbike, scooter, bicycle, or e-bike. Check the mode available in your city before you pay for gear, apply for an Australian Business Number, or assume a delivery-only account has the same GST rules as passenger rideshare.

The Uber Eats Australia delivery page says delivery partners need access to an eligible vehicle, must meet age requirements, and must provide required documents, with requirements varying by city. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the federal tax agency, also says sharing economy service income, including delivering goods such as food or parcels, needs to be reported in your tax return.

Quick answer

To deliver with Uber Eats in Australia, you usually need:

to be at least 18 years old
proof of identity
a criminal background check
Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), the government check used to confirm work rights, where Uber requires it
an Australian Business Number (ABN), the number that identifies your business or sole-trader activity
a valid licence, registration, and insurance if you deliver by car, scooter, or motorbike
a bicycle safety test if you deliver by bicycle
impairment education and any food safety modules Uber requires
income, expense, and kilometre records from the first delivery

Delivery-only work is not the same as ride-sourcing for goods and services tax (GST), the 10% tax many Australian businesses collect from customers and report to the ATO. If you only deliver food or parcels, start with the ATO’s general GST registration rules. If you also carry passengers through Uber or another rideshare app, the stricter ride-sourcing GST rule can apply from the first passenger trip.

Uber Eats driver requirements in Australia checklist

Uber says Australian delivery sign-up requires access to an eligible vehicle, required documents, and age requirements that can vary by city. For many new delivery people, the first practical question is whether Uber Eats supports your chosen mode in your local area.

Current Uber Eats Australia pages describe these mode groups:

Delivery mode	Common document checks
Car	Driver licence, proof of ID, vehicle registration certificate, impairment education, background check, right-to-work check, ABN, and insurance where required.
Scooter or motorbike	Driver or motorcycle licence as required, proof of ID, vehicle registration, impairment education, background check, right-to-work check, ABN, and any safety gear process Uber requires.
Bicycle or e-bike	Proof of ID, criminal background check, VEVO where required, ABN, profile photo, bicycle safety test, impairment education, and safety gear process.

Uber says recreational e-scooters are not currently accepted as delivery vehicles in Australia. Vehicle options can vary by city, so check the app and official help pages before relying on a bike, e-bike, scooter, motorbike, or car.

Identity, work rights, and background checks

Uber’s Australian getting-started page says delivery people apply for a background check and right-to-work check, then complete their profile. Uber says background checks are handled through National Crime Check and can take up to 14 business days.

For car and motorbike delivery, Uber Help lists a full Australian driver licence or accepted overseas driver licence in selected cities, proof of ID, criminal background check, VEVO, vehicle registration, profile photo, and ABN. For bicycle delivery, Uber lists proof of ID, criminal background check, VEVO, ABN, profile photo, and a bicycle safety test.

If you use a foreign licence, visa, student ID, ImmiCard, passport, birth certificate, or other identity document, use Uber’s current upload instructions. The document image needs to be legible, complete, and the original document rather than a cropped or unclear copy.

ABN and GST for Uber Eats delivery

Uber lists ABN as a delivery-person document requirement. The Australian Business Register (ABR), the government register for business details, says individuals carrying on an enterprise can be entitled to an ABN as a sole trader. The ABR’s ABN application guidance says to decide your structure before applying and have details such as your tax file number ready.

GST needs careful wording for Uber Eats. The ATO’s GST registration rules say most businesses must register when GST turnover is $75,000 or more, or when they expect to reach that threshold. Delivery-only work generally starts with that rule.

Ride-sourcing is different. The ATO’s ride-sourcing guidance says passenger ride-sourcing drivers need an ABN and GST registration from the day they start, regardless of earnings. If you use the same Uber Driver app for both Uber Eats and passenger trips, keep records by work type so you do not mix delivery-only GST assumptions with rideshare GST obligations.

Vehicle, bike, and insurance checks

For car, scooter, or motorbike delivery, check that your licence, vehicle registration, insurance, and Uber account documents match. If someone else owns the vehicle, confirm that the policy and permission allow delivery work.

Compulsory third party (CTP) insurance is the injury insurance attached to vehicle registration. The Australian Government’s Moneysmart car insurance guidance explains that CTP covers injuries caused by your car but does not cover damage to cars or property. Third-party property, fire and theft, and comprehensive cover deal with property damage in different ways.

Bike and e-bike delivery have their own practical checks. Uber requires a bicycle safety test for bicycle delivery, and the public delivery page points to compliant e-bike partners. Keep brakes, lights, tyres, helmet, lock, phone mount, reflective gear, and delivery bag in working order before accepting orders.

Signing up for Uber Eats

The basic flow is:

Sign up through Uber Eats or the Uber Driver app.
Choose the delivery mode available in your city.
Upload proof of identity and any licence or vehicle documents.
Complete the background and right-to-work checks.
Add your ABN and profile photo.
Complete required education modules, such as impairment, bicycle safety, or food safety.
Wait for document review and activation before accepting deliveries.

Uber says document review can generally take up to 24 hours after upload, while background checks can take up to 14 business days. Timing can still vary if a document is unclear, expired, mismatched, or needs extra review.

Costs and records to keep

Delivery sign-up may be low-cost if you already have a suitable vehicle or bicycle, phone, ABN, and insurance. The real cost is usually ongoing use: fuel, charging, tyres, repairs, servicing, registration, insurance, parking, tolls, phone data, bags, lights, safety gear, and unpaid waiting time.

Track:

gross delivery income, tips, incentives, adjustments, and deposits
platform fees or charges shown in your statements
kilometres from home base to pickups, drop-offs, return driving, and repositioning where business-related
total vehicle kilometres where needed for a business-use percentage
fuel, charging, repairs, servicing, tyres, registration, insurance, bags, phone, parking, and toll receipts
GST registration, business activity statement (BAS), and GST payment records if you become GST-registered

A BAS is the form many GST-registered businesses use to report GST to the ATO. Do not wait until tax time to rebuild delivery trips from memory.

How MyCarTracks fits

Use MyCarTracks automatic mileage tracking before your first Uber Eats shift. Tag Uber Eats separately from Uber passenger trips, DoorDash, personal driving, and errands, then clean up personal stops while the route is still easy to remember.

Mileage tracking will not complete your background check, ABN application, or GST registration. It gives you the kilometre record you need when you compare delivery profit, prepare car expense records, or review tax and BAS files.