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.

  • Primer - Zip
    17•1 year ago

    And adding on to that, I believe it aligns with the minimum age for renting a car in the US. As in, if you try renting a car while under 25, you usually need to pay a premium for similar, insurance reasons.

    • @rifugee
      9•1 year ago

      I think a lot of companies will straight up not rent one to you if you aren’t 25+.

      • mommykink
        3•1 year ago

        Except UHaul. Uhaul has always had my back