The New Zealand government requires all driver-partners using the Uber app hold a Passenger Endorsement card and Certificate of Fitness for their vehicle(s), and download the Logmate app. Here's how you can get the required authorisations as quickly as possible.
You will need to obtain a Passenger (P) Endorsement from the New Zealand Transit Authority (NZTA). You can apply directly at a NZTA Agent. Once you receive your P Endorsement, upload an image of it to your Uber account.
The NZTA also requires drivers using the Uber app to apply for a Certificate of Fitness. You can do this at a NZTA Agent, like VTNZ, AA or VINZ. Please apply using Uber’s TSL number (#0319653). You’ll also need to obtain a Small Passenger Service Licence Label (SPSL Label) to display on your windshield while driving using the Uber app. See below for more information.
As a holder of a P endorsement, you will need to comply will all work time related rules including recording your work time through an NZTA approved Logbook. All driver-partners who do not hold their own Small Passenger Service licence (SPSL), must use Logmate to record their work time. This is a requirement to become active on the Uber driver-app.
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In New Zealand, you and Uber have certain legal obligations to ensure that every trip is safe and welcoming. To make sure you are aware of these obligations, you are required to complete driver safety education before you can start using the Uber Driver app. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete. You can complete the driver safety education course via logging into the Uber Driver app/website.
The safety education covers important topics such as avoiding discrimination, preventing sexual harassment, assisting riders with disability, vehicle maintenance and inspection, making sure you are fit to drive and general road safety.
Start by seeing a qualified medical practitioner for a medical assessment. You will need to obtain a medical certificate (DL9) to submit along with your P Endorsement application.
Apply for a P Endorsement Down SmallUber can assist you in applying for a P endorsement, or you can apply directly at a NZTA Agent (VTNZ or AA). The NZTA may require you to provide additional documents, such as proof of your entitlement to work in New Zealand or an International criminal history check as part of the P Endorsement application process. Refer to the section below for details.
P Endorsement additional checks Down SmallRight to work confirmation In order to be a small passenger service driver, you need to have the right to work in New Zealand. The NZTA will confirm this as part of the P Endorsement application process, and in certain circumstances may require you to provide proof of your right to work in New Zealand. International criminal history check As part of the P endorsement application process, if you’ve lived in any one country (apart from New Zealand) for 12 months since the age of 14 you will need to provide to the NZTA a criminal history check for each country you have lived in. In many cases, Uber can help you in obtaining and submitting this documentation to the NZTA. This information is requested on your behalf once you have completed your sign-up form.