13 Terrible Uber Car Crashes
Uber car crashes will happen regardless of how good drivers are on the road.
There are over 50,000 new drivers added to the Uber platform every month. With that amount of personal drivers on the road there is a greater risk for accidents.
Even though riding in Uber cars is safe majority of the time, you cannot avoid numbers. The shear amount of rideshare vehicles hitting the road for money is staggering. Statistically you will have a greater amount of Uber car crashes.
As an Uber driver here in the city of Atlanta, I can tell you that I’m extra careful when I ride. Even so, it’s been a time or two where traffic has swelled and almost caused me to be in an accident. I have been lucky. However, there has been some horrible accidents from other Uber drivers worldwide.
I no longer drive during rush hours in Atlanta, 7-10am and 5-7pm are off the grid for me. I make a ton of money driving weekly in the ATL, but I have a set of rules I follow to Uber car crashes.
- Keep your eyes on the road at all times
- Don’t tailgate cars in traffic keep a 1 car distance.
- Avoid driving in rush hour traffic.
- Never hold your cellphone. Get a great cellphone holder.
- Inspect brakes once a month.
- Make sure windshield wipers are good.
- Inspect headlights and taillights daily.
- Never try to run a yellow light.
- Pay great attention to 4 way intersections.
- NEVER speed.
- NEVER backup in the road.
- Don’t try to cross two lanes on the highway fast.
- Don’t drink and drive (You would be surprised)
That’s a couple of things I keep in mind while out earning extra cash. Here are a couple of pics of people who cold have used this advice. Even with this information, some were just at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Terrible Uber Car Crashes
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14 Uber Lyrics Recorded by Rappers and Singers
Rappers recording Uber lyrics is increasing at a rapid pace. Mainstream R&B artist like Chris Brown are also in on the deal. The lyrical recordings are fun and catchy too. As an Uber driver I have actually heard all of these lyrics on XM radio while driving.
Some of the Uber lyrics get commercial play, but many are from artist that only get played in the streets.
To hear the street rappers you have to tune in to XM44 Hip Hop Nation or Shade 45. They just don’t get a lot of syndicated radio love
The influence hip hop has on rideshare riders and drivers is crazy. Throw in rappers like Drake, Wiz Khalifa or Rick Ross and it’s a recipe for success. I don’t think anyone is getting a check, but it’s not stopping artist from name-dropping. I guess the popular vote still counts on the back-end.
Let’s take a look at the songs pushing Uber drivers.
Hot Uber Lyrics from Popular Music Artist
Make sure you share this post with people you know that are Uber drivers. As a matter of fact, the next time you request an Uber ask to hear one of these songs…lol.
1. “Uber Everywhere”
Artist: Madeintyo
Lyric: “Look, Uber everywhere, pre-rolls in the VIP
Yeah, Uber everywhere, pre-rolls in my VIP”
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25 Super Cool Uber Pics To Share
Cool Uber pics are everywhere now. Uber has been around since March 2009, but 2014 is when it really took off.
Thanks to social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Uber stays on timelines. A big thank you can also be given to rappers like Drake, Wiz Khalifa and recently Madeintyo. The song titled “Uber Everywhere” took off and actually became a hashtag in social media.
WOW!
The rideshare service is the biggest in the United States and surely the most popular. This is where the cool Uber pics come into play. Pictures say a thousand words and the images listed below prove it.
If you want to be an Uber driver check out the simple requirements. It’s an easy way to make extra money during the week.
Cool Uber Pics
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Uber Car Requirements
So you have decided to become an Uber driver in your city, but you have no idea what the Uber car requirements are. There are many Uber cars to choose on the platform. Your selection will determine what kind of Uber driver you will be. Regardless, you are one step closer to using your personal vehicle to make money as a simple driver. All you have to do is meet a few standard Uber car requirements.
What kind of cars does Uber use?
I will break down some cars used by successful drivers in cities below. Before I do that, let me list the names of the service options. Vehicles will fall into one or more of these categories when in operation.
- UberX
- Uber XL
- Uber Select (Plus)
- Uber Black
- Uber SUV
- Uber Taxi
- Uber LUX
Uber Car Requirements 2019
No matter what kind of car you want to drive you will have to meet requirements to operate in a category. So, let’s talk about the most basic option.
UberX.
This is a base model 4 door vehicle of a set age by the Uber corporate office. No need to look for contact customer service number. The requirements to drive UberX are basic. The following requisites are mandatory regardless of your Uber service selection.
- So what does it take to get on the road for Uber?
- You have to be at least 21 years old.
- You have to present an in-state (valid) drivers license.
- You have to pass a background check.
- You have to have a clean driving record.
- You must have at least 3 years of driving experience.
Read all about the Uber driver requirements you need here.
The Uber car requirements needed for each vehicle service platform are below.
UberX Car Requirements
(* Uber year model car requirements differ in cities. Be sure to research your city)
- A base model 4-door sedan that will seat 4 passengers, not including the Driver.
- Car insurance in-state
- Car plates registered in-state
- Current vehicle registration
- No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles
- Uber vehicle inspection must be passed
- 2001* year model or newer
- Atlanta – 2005
- New York City – 2011
- Chicago – 2001
- Philadelphia – 2001
- Los Angeles – 15-year max vehicle age (ex: 2001 can be used through 2016)
- Many other cities it’s 2005 or newer.
- Research your city
Uber XL Car Requirements
(* Uber year model car requirements differ in cities. Be sure to research your city)
- A base model van or SUV with 4 or more doors that will seat 6 passengers, not including the Driver.
- Car insurance in-state.
- Car plates registered in-state.
- Current vehicle registration.
- No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles.
- Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
- 2001* year model or newer
- Atlanta – 2005
- New York City – 2011
- Chicago – 2001
- Philadelphia – 2001
- Los Angeles – 15-year max vehicle age (ex: 2001 can be used through 2016)
- Many other cities it’s 2005 or newer.
- Research your city
Uber Select Car Requirements
This driving option reserved for select cities. Some know this platform as (Plus).
- A base model 4-door luxury sedan that will seat 4 passengers, not including the Driver.
- Car insurance in-state.
- Car plates registered in-state.
- Current vehicle registration.
- No salvaged cars or marked taxi vehicles.
- Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
- 2009* year model or newer.
- Leather seating mandatory.
Cars approved and accepted to drive on the Uber Select Platform.
- Acura: RDX, RLX, TL, TLX, ILX, MDX
- Audi: All A and S models, Q3, Q5, Q7
- Bentley: Arnage, Flying Spur, Mulsanne
- BMW: 3, 5, 7-series; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6
- Buick: Enclave
- Cadillac: ATS, CTS, DTS, SRX, XTS, Escalade
- Chevrolet: Suburban, Tahoe
- GMC: Yukon, Yukon XL
- Hyundai: Genesis, Equus
- Infiniti: EX, FX, G, JX, M, Q, QX50, QX60, QX70, QX80
- Jaguar: XF, XJ, XE, F-PACE
- Land Rover: LR3, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
- Lexus: ES, IS, RX, GS, GX, LS
- Lincoln: MKT, MKS, MKZ, MKX, MKC, Town Car, Navigator
- Mercedes-Benz: C-class, E-class, S-class, G-class, GLK, M-class, R-class
- Porsche: Cayenne, Panamera
- Rolls-Royce: Ghost, Phantom
- Tesla: Model S, Model X
- Toyota: Land Cruiser
- Volkswagen: CC
- Volvo: S-Edition, XC-Edition
*Uber BLACK and LUX cars are also accepted to run under this option. Vehicle list subject to changes by uber corporate office. (Source)
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So What is Uber Black Car?
Uber black the ultimate personal and professional driving service provided by Uber drivers. Uber black cars are limited in cities. The requirements of being an UberBlack driver are more rigorous as well. Only a strict list of cars can drive on this platform. If accepted on the list from Uber you must carry the following documents:
- Commercial Car Insurance
- TCP (Transportation Charter Party Number)
- Airport Permit
Why drive Uber black if you have to go through extra enforced documents? Well, they get paid a lot more than regular Uber platform drivers, especially UberX.
In Atlanta Uber Black fares are calculated at $3.25/mile and $0.40/min plus a $7 base fare. The minimum fare is $15.00.
Here are the Uber Black Car Types.
- UberBLACK | Traditional black luxury sedan
- UberSUV | Larger SUV luxury that seats 6 or more passengers.
- UberLUX | High-end version of these vehicles.
Uber Black Car Requirements
Every approved driver must carry commercial insurance. You must also have a TCP number, and have an airport permit.
Required criteria to drive Black Cars:
- Black exterior paint
- Black leather interior
- 4-door vehicle
- 2013* car or newer
- Sedan, Crossover SUV, or Full-sized SUV
- Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
Acceptable vehicles for the black platform
- Audi: A8, Q7
- Bentley: All models
- BMW: 7 series, X5
- Cadillac: DTS, XTS
- Infiniti: QX56, QX80
- Jaguar: XJ
- Maybach: All models
- Land Rover: LR4, Range Rover
- Lexus: LS
- Lincoln: MKS, MKT
- Mercedes-Benz: G-Class, M-Class, R-Class, S-Class
- Porsche: Cayenne
- Tesla: Model S, Model X
- Rolls Royce: All models
*Uber LUX vehicles are also accepted.
Uber SUV car requirements
You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit in most cities.
Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:
- Full-size SUV
- Great condition
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Comfortably seats 6+ passengers
- Four doors
- 2013 or newer
- Must pass Uber vehicle inspection.
Uber SUV approved vehicles
- Cadillac: Escalade ESV
- Chevrolet: Suburban, Tahoe (LT or LTZ)
- GMC: Yukon
- Infiniti: QX56, QX80
- Land Rover: LR4, Range Rover
- Lexus: LX
- Lincoln: Navigator, Navigator L
- Mercedes-Benz: GL-Class
Uber LUX car requirements
Available in select cities only.
You must have commercial car insurance, a TCP, and an airport permit in most cities.
Your vehicle also must meet these criteria:
- Sedan, crossover SUV, or full-size SUV
- Great condition
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Comfortably seats 4+ passengers
- Four doors
- 2012 or newer
- Must pass Uber vehicle inspection
Uber LUX approved vehicles
- Audi: A8
- BMW: 7 Series
- Jaguar: XJ
- Land Rover: Range Rover
- Lexus: LS
- Mercedes-Benz: S-Class, G-Class
- Porsche: Panamera
- Tesla: Model S
- Bentley: All 4-door
- Maybach: All 4-door
- Rolls Royce: All 4-door
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