{
  "batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_1",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Access.id",
      "summary": "New drivers must be at least 23 years old to drive with Uber",
      "body": "New drivers must be at least 23 years old to drive with Uber\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Meet the minimum age to drive in your city - new drivers must be at least 23 years old”\n\nNote: No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Meet the minimum age to drive in your city - new drivers must be at least 23 years old",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Minimum age varies by city but new drivers must be at least 23 years old",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_2",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Access.license",
      "summary": "New drivers must have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25)",
      "body": "New drivers must have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25)\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25 years old)”\n\nNote: Topic list has no driving-experience value; would have called it Access.license. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25 years old)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Access.license",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Experience requirement varies by age",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_3",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Equipment.vehicle",
      "summary": "Drivers must use an eligible 4-door vehicle",
      "body": "Drivers must use an eligible 4-door vehicle\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Use an eligible 4-door vehicle”\n\nNote: Topic list has no vehicle-equipment value; would have called it Equipment.vehicle. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Use an eligible 4-door vehicle",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Equipment.vehicle",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Vehicle requirements vary by region",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_4",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: ID.documents",
      "summary": "Required documents include a valid US driver's license, proof of residency, proof of vehicle insurance, and a driver profile photo",
      "body": "Required documents include a valid US driver's license, proof of residency, proof of vehicle insurance, and a driver profile photo\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“A valid US driver's license, Proof of residency in your city, state, or province, Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car, A driver profile photo”\n\nNote: Driver profile photo and license map to Access.id; residency and insurance proof have no topic label. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "A valid US driver's license, Proof of residency in your city, state, or province, Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car, A driver profile photo",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "ID.documents",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Document requirements for US drivers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_5",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Onboarding.screening",
      "summary": "After signing up, drivers complete an online screening that reviews driving record and criminal history",
      "body": "After signing up, drivers complete an online screening that reviews driving record and criminal history\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“After signing up, you can complete a screening online. It will review your driving record and criminal history.”\n\nNote: Topic list has no screening/background-check value; would have called it Onboarding.screening or Safety.legal. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "After signing up, you can complete a screening online. It will review your driving record and criminal history.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Onboarding.screening",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Screening is conducted after signup",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_6",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Onboarding.steps",
      "summary": "The signup process has 3 steps: sign up, share required documents, then get the app and go",
      "body": "The signup process has 3 steps: sign up, share required documents, then get the app and go\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“1. Sign up in minutes — Tell us about yourself and your car. Vehicle requirements vary by region, so we'll show you what's needed. 2. Share required documents — We'll need copies of your license, registration, proof of insurance, and some information for a screening. 3. Get the app and go — Once you're on the platform, simply log in to the app and start earning money.”\n\nNote: No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "1. Sign up in minutes — Tell us about yourself and your car. Vehicle requirements vary by region, so we'll show you what's needed. 2. Share required documents — We'll need copies of your license, registration, proof of insurance, and some information for a screening. 3. Get the app and go — Once you're on the platform, simply log in to the app and start earning money.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Onboarding.steps",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "General onboarding flow",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_7",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Payout.methods",
      "summary": "Drivers can cash out via Instant Pay (up to 6 times per day, minimum $1), weekly automatic deposit, or Uber Pro Card",
      "body": "Drivers can cash out via Instant Pay (up to 6 times per day, minimum $1), weekly automatic deposit, or Uber Pro Card\n\nWhat Uber Help actually says:\n\n“You can cash out all your weekly earnings, including all referral rewards and Quest promotions... you can cash out up to 6 times a day, as long as you have at least $1 in available earnings.”\n\nNote: Topic 'Money.payout' is valid; claim also mentions weekly deposit and Uber Pro Card methods. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.uber.com/driving-and-delivering/article/cashing-out-with-instant-pay?nodeId=1287939c-a6bb-448b-8d1a-20fa887aa7cb",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber Help",
      "evidence_quote": "You can cash out all your weekly earnings, including all referral rewards and Quest promotions... you can cash out up to 6 times a day, as long as you have at least $1 in available earnings.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Payout.methods",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Payout options available to drivers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_8",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Payout.schedule",
      "summary": "Weekly deposits are processed on Wednesday and deposited into the bank account on Thursday (earnings cycle runs Monday 4AM to Monday 3:59AM)",
      "body": "Weekly deposits are processed on Wednesday and deposited into the bank account on Thursday (earnings cycle runs Monday 4AM to Monday 3:59AM)\n\nWhat Uber Help actually says:\n\n“Earnings are calculated on a weekly cycle, which begins at 4:00 AM on Monday and goes to 3:59 AM the following Monday... Wednesday: Earnings are processed in the evening. Thursday: Earnings are deposited directly into your bank account.”\n\nNote: No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.uber.com/en/driving-and-delivering/article/when-earnings-are-deposited?nodeId=8b92abc3-6202-4f70-85cc-532d45b1a1b6",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber Help",
      "evidence_quote": "Earnings are calculated on a weekly cycle, which begins at 4:00 AM on Monday and goes to 3:59 AM the following Monday... Wednesday: Earnings are processed in the evening. Thursday: Earnings are deposited directly into your bank account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Payout.schedule",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Standard weekly payout schedule",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_9",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Onboarding.practice_trip",
      "summary": "Before going online for the first time, drivers may be offered a practice trip to get comfortable with the process",
      "body": "Before going online for the first time, drivers may be offered a practice trip to get comfortable with the process\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Before going online for the first time, you may see a message in your Inbox giving you the opportunity to try a practice trip to get comfortable with the process.”\n\nNote: Topic list has no practice-trip value; would have called it Onboarding.practice_trip. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/basics/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Before going online for the first time, you may see a message in your Inbox giving you the opportunity to try a practice trip to get comfortable with the process.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Onboarding.practice_trip",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Practice trip is optional and may be offered",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_10",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Equipment.decal",
      "summary": "Drivers must display an Uber decal whenever online; temporary sticker can be printed while waiting for the physical decal",
      "body": "Drivers must display an Uber decal whenever online; temporary sticker can be printed while waiting for the physical decal\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Whenever you're online, be sure to display your Uber decal as required by your city's regulations. If you're waiting for your Uber decal, you can log in here to print out a sticker to use temporarily.”\n\nNote: Topic list has no decal/equipment value; would have called it Equipment.decal. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/basics/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Whenever you're online, be sure to display your Uber decal as required by your city's regulations. If you're waiting for your Uber decal, you can log in here to print out a sticker to use temporarily.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Equipment.decal",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Decal requirements vary by city",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1911_uber_drivers_how_to_start_uber_drivers_how_to_start_11",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Uber Drivers: Onboarding.time_to_first_trip",
      "summary": "Signup can be completed in minutes; the time from signup to first paid trip varies and depends on document review and screening",
      "body": "Signup can be completed in minutes; the time from signup to first paid trip varies and depends on document review and screening\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“Sign up in minutes — Tell us about yourself and your car. Vehicle requirements vary by region, so we'll show you what's needed.”\n\nNote: Topic list has no time-to-first-trip value; would have called it Onboarding.time_to_first_trip. No lane value fits an Uber driving job; would have called it rideshare-driving.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "Sign up in minutes — Tell us about yourself and your car. Vehicle requirements vary by region, so we'll show you what's needed.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1911-uber-drivers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Uber Drivers",
      "topic": "Onboarding.time_to_first_trip",
      "applies_to_country": "USA",
      "applies_to_scope": "Timeline varies by individual and city",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}