Uber Eats Driver Requirements (Canada)

MyCarTracks_support · May 13, 2026, 5:55pm

Before you buy gear or change insurance, use this Uber Eats driver requirements Canada checklist to review the delivery mode you actually plan to use. Start with the Uber Canada delivery page because the car, bike, scooter, and foot-delivery prompts can vary by city.

The short version: car delivery requires being at least 21, meeting local driver’s licence requirements, using a 2-door or 4-door car with a maximum vehicle age of 1990 or newer, showing proof of vehicle insurance and work eligibility, and passing background screening. Bike or foot delivery uses a different age rule, usually 18 or 19 depending on the province, plus proof of work eligibility and screening. Foot delivery is only available in select cities.

Quick answer: Uber Eats driver requirements Canada

Prepare these items before you apply:

delivery mode you want to use: car, bike, scooter, or foot where available
valid driver’s licence if you deliver by car
proof of vehicle insurance showing your name and current coverage for car delivery
proof of work eligibility, such as Canadian passport, study or work permit, Canadian birth certificate, permanent resident card, or citizenship card
background screening through Uber’s third-party vendors
driving-history screening if you deliver by car
Social Insurance Number for tax and account setup when requested
smartphone that can run the Uber Driver app
banking and tax records for your self-employed delivery work
kilometre and expense records from your first delivery shift

Requirements vary by location and may be updated without notice, so treat the app and current city flow as the final check.

Uber Eats driver requirements

Uber Eats is delivery work, not passenger rideshare. That distinction matters because requirements can be simpler than rideshare in some areas, but delivery still has document, insurance, screening, and tax-record obligations.

For car delivery, Uber Canada currently requires:

driver’s licence requirements that vary by location
minimum age of 21
2-door or 4-door car
maximum vehicle age of 1990 or newer
proof of vehicle insurance showing the delivery person’s name and not expired
proof of work eligibility
Social Insurance Number where Uber requests it for the account or tax file
criminal-history screening through ISB and Triton
driving-history screening after document approval

For bike or foot delivery, Uber Canada requires:

minimum age of 18 or 19, depending on the province
proof of work eligibility
criminal-history screening through ISB and Triton
foot delivery only in select cities

Do not reuse passenger-rideshare rules without checking the delivery page. The current Uber Canada delivery page does not support a single national one-year driving-experience rule, a national Class 1/2/4 licence rule, or a universal vehicle inspection requirement for Uber Eats delivery.

Uber Eats car requirements

Car delivery is the mode with the most paperwork. Your car file should include:

2-door or 4-door vehicle eligibility
model year support showing the car is 1990 or newer under the current Uber Canada baseline
valid vehicle insurance with your name shown
licence and registration records for your province
proof that your insurer allows app-based delivery work
background-screening and driving-history messages
profile photo and app approval records

The Uber Canada delivery page does not say that every car must be 20 years or newer. It currently states 1990 or newer. If your app or city page shows a stricter rule, follow the app before spending money on repairs or accessories.

Ask your insurer about delivery use before your first shift. Personal auto policies can treat paid delivery differently from ordinary personal driving, and the platform approval screen does not automatically prove that your own policy is comfortable with the work.

Bike, scooter, and foot delivery requirements

Bike, scooter, and foot delivery can reduce fuel and parking costs, but they are not available in every city or for every order type.

Uber Canada says delivery people can use a car, bike, or scooter, and its requirements section gives a bike-or-foot age rule of 18 or 19 depending on province. Foot delivery is available only in select cities. The exact document prompts can change by mode, so choose the mode you actually plan to use during signup.

For non-car delivery, keep:

government ID or work-eligibility document requested in the app
background-screening records
bicycle, e-bike, scooter, helmet, lock, bag, light, and battery receipts where used for delivery
app screenshots showing your approved transport mode
notes on which cities or zones allow that mode

The Driver app is the same app used by rideshare drivers. Delivery people can go online in the app, see available delivery requests nearby, and use in-app navigation and customer or restaurant information during the delivery. If you want to review the app before applying, use the Uber Driver app overview.

City and province availability

Uber Eats has broad Canada coverage, but availability is still local. Uber offers delivery work in major Canadian cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Vancouver, plus hundreds of other cities. Its Canada delivery cities page gives examples across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Use these city examples as a starting point, not a guarantee that every delivery mode is open:

Province	Examples from Uber’s Canada delivery city list
Alberta	Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer
British Columbia	Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria
Manitoba	Winnipeg
Nova Scotia	Halifax
Ontario	Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor
Quebec	Gatineau, Laval, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Montreal-area cities
Saskatchewan	Regina, Saskatoon

If you move or want to deliver in a new city, confirm the active city, delivery mode, and document prompts in the Driver app before going online.

British Columbia delivery rules

B.C. needs a separate note because it has app-based delivery worker standards. The current B.C. employment standards guide covers app-based delivery and ride-hail services workers, including minimum wage treatment for engaged time. The current rate is $21.43 as of June 1, 2025, with tips and distance expense amounts treated separately from minimum wage.

Do not treat B.C. worker standards as a national Uber Eats requirement. They may affect your earnings review in B.C., but they do not replace Uber’s app approval, background screening, insurance, or delivery-mode rules.

If your local onboarding flow asks for B.C. commercial licence details, follow that app prompt. The current Uber Canada delivery page does not verify a blanket Class 1/2/4 licence requirement for Uber Eats delivery, so do not treat that as a national or B.C. delivery rule unless your Driver app or current local document prompt asks for it.

Other province-specific prompts may still appear in local onboarding. Examples to watch for include Alberta vehicle registration and licence prompts, Ontario vehicle registration, full G licence, or Safety Standards Certificate prompts, and Quebec SAAQ driving-record or Class 5 licence prompts. Treat those as app-specific checks, not as proof that every Uber Eats courier in Canada needs the same documents.

GST/HST and tax setup

Uber Eats delivery-only work should not be treated like passenger rideshare for GST/HST. CRA gig economy guidance says many taxable gig economy goods and services generally use the more than $30,000 over four calendar quarters GST/HST registration threshold. Commercial ride-sharing has a separate first-day GST/HST rule, but food delivery is not the same activity.

That means:

do not register just because a rideshare article told Uber drivers to register
do track delivery income, tips, reimbursements, and expenses from day one
do watch the small-supplier threshold if delivery-only taxable supplies grow
do separate Uber Eats delivery from Uber rideshare if you do both

For the detailed Canada GST/HST split, use GST/HST for Gig Drivers (Canada).

Pros and cons of becoming an Uber Eats delivery person

Uber Eats can fit drivers who want flexible delivery work without carrying passengers. Uber says couriers can see the pay before accepting an order, receive weekly payouts, and keep 100% of in-app tips.

Potential advantages:

flexible log-on delivery work
car, bike, scooter, or foot options where available
upfront order information before accepting
no acceptance-rate penalty to assume unless your current app terms say otherwise
no passengers in the vehicle
weekly payout, with faster cash-out options where Uber offers them and fees apply
ability to test Uber Eats alongside other delivery apps

Common drawbacks:

pay can vary by city, hour, demand, tips, parking, weather, restaurant wait time, and route distance
fuel, charging, insurance, repairs, tires, bags, phone data, and parking reduce net profit
tips can change after an order depending on app rules and customer behaviour
multi-customer deliveries can add timing pressure
restaurant and customer interactions are still part of the work
delivery records are still your responsibility as an independent contractor
you generally finance health, dental, disability, and other private benefits yourself
Uber can limit total driving or delivery time, such as a 12-hour cap in a 24-hour period, so check the current app limit before planning very long days

If you are comparing platforms, use Delivery App Comparison (Canada).

Uber Eats vs. DoorDash

Uber Eats and DoorDash can both work in Canada, but they suit different work styles.

Question	Uber Eats	DoorDash
Scheduling	Generally flexible log-on delivery.	Often stronger for scheduled dashes and zone planning.
Offer review	Uber says couriers can see what they will get paid before accepting.	DoorDash shows order details, but pay and tip display can vary by order and market.
Delivery modes	Car, bike, scooter, and foot where available.	Car, scooter, and bicycle in select cities.
Best use case	Meal-period flexibility and upfront order decisions.	Planned shifts, merchant zones, and shop-and-deliver options.
Records	Keep income, tips, fees, kilometres, and expenses outside the app.	Same: keep app-specific records outside the app.

Multi-apping can reduce idle time, but only if you can complete each accepted order safely and on time. Keep Uber Eats and DoorDash kilometres, income, tolls, parking, and supplies separate.

Uber Shop and Pay and Plus Card

You can receive Order and Pay or Shop and Deliver requests only if Uber invites you and those request types become available in your area. The Plus Card is used only for customer-approved Order and Pay or Shop and Deliver purchases, and it must be activated in the Driver app. Uber also has a Plus Card FAQ for the card setup and payment workflow.

For Canada, the Plus Card FAQ says the PIN code is 8237. It also says the card is authorized up to the expected order total and does not need to be preloaded.

Do not assume Shop and Pay is available in every Canadian city. If the app offers it, keep extra records for:

Plus Card activation
grocery or retail order screenshots
reimbursement messages if the card fails and you use your own payment method
parking, store wait time, substitutions, and heavy-item notes
bags, carts, phone battery, and other shopping gear

Shop and Pay can fill slow food-delivery periods, but it can also add shopping time and substitution work. Compare net pay after the store time, not just the offer amount.

How to sign up as an Uber Eats delivery person

The signup path is straightforward, but approval timing depends on documents, screening, city demand, and delivery mode.

Apply on the Uber Canada delivery page or in the Uber Driver app.
Choose the delivery mode you actually plan to use.
Upload the required documents for that mode.
Submit your profile photo and consent to background screening.
Watch for screening and document messages from Uber or its vendors.
Once active, go online in the Driver app and accept only orders you can complete safely.

If you already drive on the Uber platform, Uber says you can add delivery from Account > Work Hub > Deliver food with Uber Eats, then review and accept the delivery terms.

Official app links are available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Records to keep after approval

Approval is not the end of the file. Keep:

application confirmation
work eligibility proof
driver’s licence or ID
insurance and registration records where car delivery is used
background-screening messages
approved delivery mode screenshots
Plus Card and Shop and Pay records where applicable
weekly earnings, tips, promotions, reimbursements, and fee records
kilometre logs, total vehicle kilometres, receipts, and delivery gear costs

Use MyCarTracks automatic mileage tracking from the first delivery week. Tag Uber Eats separately from DoorDash, Instacart, SkipTheDishes, rideshare, and personal driving so tax records and profit reviews do not get blended together.

FAQ

How old do you have to be for Uber Eats in Canada?

For car delivery, Uber Canada lists 21 as the minimum age. For bike or foot delivery, Uber lists 18 or 19 depending on the province. Your city and delivery mode can change the document prompts.

What car do you need for Uber Eats in Canada?

Uber Canada currently lists a 2-door or 4-door car with maximum vehicle age of 1990 or newer for car delivery. You also need the licence, insurance, work-eligibility, and screening file required for your location.

Does Uber Eats Canada require a GST/HST number?

Not automatically for delivery-only work. Delivery-only GST/HST generally starts with CRA’s small-supplier rules unless another rule applies. Passenger rideshare is different, so keep Uber Eats delivery records separate from Uber rideshare records.

Can you deliver by bike or on foot?

Yes, where Uber Eats supports that mode. Bike or foot delivery uses a different age and document path from car delivery, and foot delivery is only available in select cities.

Does Uber Eats require a vehicle inspection in Canada?

The current Uber Canada delivery page does not list a universal vehicle inspection requirement for Uber Eats delivery. Your app or local document prompts may still ask for additional records, so check the current flow before applying.