Hi everyone,
I’m preparing to drive Uber Black in Seattle and am about to purchase a Tesla Model X (seven-seater) for this purpose. The car loan will be in the name of my Oregon Benefit LLC. I’ve been driving in Portland using a rented vehicle, so there were very few requirements.
Can you tell me what I need to drive Uber Black in Seattle if my LLC buys this Model X? I will essentially be leasing the vehicle from my own company. I’ve seen a ton of requirements listed in threads here, but when I talked to Uber customer service, they didn’t mention any of this.
Which of the following items are required to get started with Uber Black in Seattle, and how/where do I get them?
• Chauffeur license
• Limo certification
• Seatac airport permit
• Commercial vehicle registration
• Commercial vehicle insurance
I also need to understand commercial vehicle insurance better. Is this required for all Uber Black drivers? I’ve seen people quote $750 a month! Is this accurate?
I work with women escaping violence and am launching an initiative to help them, located between Seattle and Portland (closer to Seattle). My plan is to provide the women who want to drive rideshare full-time Tesla vehicles—primarily Model Y—on short-term leases (three to six months). These vehicles would help them gain independence, earn income, and even allow them to relocate as long as they stay within the states of Oregon or Washington. They will essentially be able to take their car and job with them if they need to relocate frequently for safety.
For future planning, I’m trying to decide if the Model Y is the right choice for the majority of these vehicles, or if I should consider other models like the S or X.
Here are my key questions:
1. Does the type of Uber Black-qualified vehicle affect the types of trips you get or how much you earn? For example, is there an advantage to using a Model S for its luxury or a Model X for its size and third-row seating?
2. Does the system favor SUVs more, or are Model Y vehicles sufficient?
3. Do Uber Black drivers receive trips from other categories (like UberX), or are they limited to Black trips only?
Lastly, while driving in Portland, Uber said I could create a Black account in Seattle if I had a qualifying vehicle, and keep my standard account active in Portland. Does that mean Uber Black operates as a completely separate account where drivers only receive Uber Black trips?
Your insights would really help me make better decisions about how to structure this initiative and set these women up for success. My objective isn’t to make a lot of money but rather to provide as many women as possible with this opportunity, which means keeping their costs as low as possible while still remaining profitable.
They also need to be able to live off their earnings, which isn’t the easiest feat in rideshare. My hope was that providing them with Uber Black-qualified vehicles would do the trick.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice!
I’m preparing to drive Uber Black in Seattle and am about to purchase a Tesla Model X (seven-seater) for this purpose. The car loan will be in the name of my Oregon Benefit LLC. I’ve been driving in Portland using a rented vehicle, so there were very few requirements.
Can you tell me what I need to drive Uber Black in Seattle if my LLC buys this Model X? I will essentially be leasing the vehicle from my own company. I’ve seen a ton of requirements listed in threads here, but when I talked to Uber customer service, they didn’t mention any of this.
Which of the following items are required to get started with Uber Black in Seattle, and how/where do I get them?
• Chauffeur license
• Limo certification
• Seatac airport permit
• Commercial vehicle registration
• Commercial vehicle insurance
I also need to understand commercial vehicle insurance better. Is this required for all Uber Black drivers? I’ve seen people quote $750 a month! Is this accurate?
I work with women escaping violence and am launching an initiative to help them, located between Seattle and Portland (closer to Seattle). My plan is to provide the women who want to drive rideshare full-time Tesla vehicles—primarily Model Y—on short-term leases (three to six months). These vehicles would help them gain independence, earn income, and even allow them to relocate as long as they stay within the states of Oregon or Washington. They will essentially be able to take their car and job with them if they need to relocate frequently for safety.
For future planning, I’m trying to decide if the Model Y is the right choice for the majority of these vehicles, or if I should consider other models like the S or X.
Here are my key questions:
1. Does the type of Uber Black-qualified vehicle affect the types of trips you get or how much you earn? For example, is there an advantage to using a Model S for its luxury or a Model X for its size and third-row seating?
2. Does the system favor SUVs more, or are Model Y vehicles sufficient?
3. Do Uber Black drivers receive trips from other categories (like UberX), or are they limited to Black trips only?
Lastly, while driving in Portland, Uber said I could create a Black account in Seattle if I had a qualifying vehicle, and keep my standard account active in Portland. Does that mean Uber Black operates as a completely separate account where drivers only receive Uber Black trips?
Your insights would really help me make better decisions about how to structure this initiative and set these women up for success. My objective isn’t to make a lot of money but rather to provide as many women as possible with this opportunity, which means keeping their costs as low as possible while still remaining profitable.
They also need to be able to live off their earnings, which isn’t the easiest feat in rideshare. My hope was that providing them with Uber Black-qualified vehicles would do the trick.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice!
