Uber Eats does not have one delivery setup that fits everyone. The rules change with the delivery mode you choose, the city where you apply, and the documents tied to that mode.
That means the right question is not only “Can I deliver for Uber Eats?” It is also “Which mode am I actually approved to use, and what records do I need to keep for that mode?” If you want to compare the real distance and cost of each mode later, automatic mileage tracking is easiest to start before your first shift.
Start with the basic courier requirements
Before you focus on the vehicle itself, make sure you clear the platform-level eligibility rules first.
- You need to live in a city that is open for Uber Eats onboarding for your chosen mode. You can verify that on the Uber Eats city signup list.
- You need to meet the age rule for the mode you choose.
- You need the correct license or ID for that mode.
- You need access to a car, scooter, or bicycle that fits the local rules when that mode applies.
- You should be able to handle normal delivery loads during a shift.
Uber Eats does not usually require the same long minimum driving-history rule that rideshare can.
Keep the required document file together
Uber reviews identity and mode eligibility through uploaded documents, so keep those items in one place instead of chasing them later.
You should expect to upload:
- A valid state driver’s license for car or scooter delivery, or a government-issued photo ID for bicycle delivery where that mode allows it.
- Proof of current insurance for cars and scooters.
- Vehicle registration for cars and scooters.
- A high-quality profile photo.
Your documents should be original, current, easy to read, and matched to the information in your application. If one item changes, update the whole file cleanly instead of mixing old and new details.
Car delivery rules
Car delivery is the broadest mode in the source set. In the US, Uber Eats allows delivery with a two-door or four-door car, and the official signup material ties that mode to being at least 19, having a valid driver’s license, and completing the normal identity and screening file.
Car delivery usually works best when you need:
- Longer delivery range
- More weather protection
- Better support for larger orders
- Access to some grocery or package opportunities
It also creates the heaviest cost file. Keep mileage, fuel or charging, insurance, tolls, parking, repairs, registration, and any delivery-use insurance notes separate from personal driving.
Scooter delivery rules
Scooter delivery needs its own section because the requirements are different. The US scooter workflow is built around a motorized scooter or moped under 50cc, a valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance where required.
The Uber Eats scooter signup page is the source-of-truth link to keep with that rule set.
Scooter delivery can work well in dense areas, but you should still keep:
- Registration
- Insurance
- Maintenance records
- Helmet and safety-gear costs
- Weather notes when they affect your usable hours
Bicycle and foot delivery rules
Bicycle and foot delivery follow their own approval path. In the US source set, those modes generally start at age 18 and use government-issued ID rather than the car-or-scooter driver-license path.
The tradeoff is simple:
- Lower vehicle cost
- Shorter practical radius
- More weather exposure
- Smaller order tolerance
Even if you do not have a car, you still need business records for bags, lights, locks, backup batteries, phone mounts, rain covers, and similar gear.
Insurance rules before you go online
If you deliver by car or scooter, your own policy is the first thing to verify. Uber Eats expects at least the state minimum liability coverage, and the example minimums are:
- $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage
- $25,000 per accident in property damage liability coverage
Some markets may also require medical payments, personal injury protection, or uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Some insurers also require a rideshare or delivery endorsement, so confirm that before your first delivery instead of after a claim.
If you want the tax side of delivery-use insurance and other work costs, see Uber Eats Tax Deductions.
How Uber’s extra auto coverage fits in
Uber’s supplemental auto coverage still depends on the stage of app use. Keep that separation clear in your own records.
Once you are online and available for requests, keep these coverages separate:
- $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage
- $25,000 per accident in property damage liability coverage
- Other state-required coverages where they apply
While you are making pickups and deliveries, the stronger coverage tier applies:
- $1 million minimum in bodily injury and property damage liability coverage
- Contingent collision and comprehensive coverage, subject to deductible and your own policy carrying those coverages first
- State-required uninsured or underinsured injury coverage and personal injury protection where applicable
Screening still matters even in a vehicle-focused article
Vehicle approval is not the whole activation file. You still have to clear the background and identity steps tied to the account.
Keep that process explicit in your records:
- Consent to screening
- Social Security number in the US
- Criminal-history review
- Driving-history review where a motor vehicle is part of the file
If you switch from bicycle to car or scooter later, save the mode-change approval and the date the new mode started.
How the signup flow handles mode choice
Use a numbered workflow here because the approval path is sequential:
- Download the Uber Driver app or open the Uber signup page.
- Create or sign in to your Uber account.
- Choose delivery and the transport mode you actually plan to use.
- Enter the information needed for screening and account verification.
- Upload the documents required for that mode.
- Wait for screening, document review, and activation.
If you already drive Uber rideshare, you may be able to add Uber Eats through Work Hub instead of opening a completely separate account.
What changes by market
United States
The US source set is strongest for clear car, scooter, bicycle, and foot rules, plus insurance and document requirements.
Canada
Canada is stricter on some car-delivery basics. The official Canada page is strongest on age, work-eligibility documents, and screening flow. Foot delivery is only available in select cities.
United Kingdom
The UK courier flow includes car, motorbike or scooter, and bicycle delivery. Insurance wording is more explicit there because the policy must cover food delivery or hire-and-reward style use where required.
Germany
Germany is more fleet-partner oriented. The official page is stronger on partner onboarding and business setup than on a simple individual courier-vehicle checklist.
Global note
Uber Eats is active in many more markets than the four sections above. Use these as representative examples, then confirm the local rule before assuming one mode is approved everywhere.
Questions you may still have
Do you have to do a job interview to deliver with Uber Eats?
No. The approval flow is document-, identity-, and screening-based rather than a traditional interview process.
Can you use a car for Uber Eats?
Yes, if your market allows car delivery and your car fits the local rules. But car delivery is only one option; some cities also support scooter, bicycle, or foot delivery.
Can the delivery mode you choose change what you earn?
Yes. A cheaper mode is not always the more profitable one. Parking, weather, order size, route length, and time spent reaching busy areas can all change which mode actually works best in your city.
How mileage tracking and a mileage tracker app help you compare delivery modes
Mileage tracking helps most when you are deciding whether car, scooter, bicycle, or foot delivery is actually worth it in your city. A mileage tracker app gives you cleaner mileage logs, and those logs make it easier to compare cost, time, and later tax deductions by mode.
MyCarTracks workflow
Use MyCarTracks to tag car, scooter, bicycle, or foot-delivery sessions separately so you can compare real distance, time, and cost by mode instead of guessing from the payout screen.
Later, keep your business mileage reports with your insurance, registration, and approval records. For the broader product overview, use MyCarTracks.
What to read next
- Uber Eats Background Check
- Uber Eats Guide
- Uber Eats Mileage Guide
- Uber Eats Requirements
- Uber Eats Tax Deductions
- Uber Eats Tax Guide