Uber has raised the minimum age requirement for most new drivers in California to 25. The company says the change is necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

The new rule applies only to drivers signing up to transport passengers with Uber’s ride-hailing platform, and not for those delivering food with Uber Eats. Previously drivers as young as 19 could sign up.

  • Psythik
    31·
    11 months ago

    Why would they care about the costs? It’s not like they’re the ones paying for the insurance.

    • monk@lemmy.world
      4·
      11 months ago

      FTA

      All 50 states require commercial insurance for drivers to earn money with a ride-hailing service. Uber maintains commercial auto insurance for drivers — including at least $1 million of liability coverage once a ride is accepted. Personal auto insurance typically doesn’t cover activity on ride-hailing apps.

      • Psythik
        61·
        11 months ago

        Bullshit they do. When I delivered food for them I had to pay for my own insurance. They never once mentioned anything about providing “commercial insurance”. I also had to lie to my insurance company about delivering to keep them from raising my rates to the point where I wouldn’t make any profit.