Ontario is not one Uber market. Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Niagara and other cities can have different rideshare rules, vehicle-age limits, inspection timelines and local bylaw requirements.

Passenger driving and Uber Eats are not the same signup

This is the first thing to get right. Passenger rideshare is more heavily regulated and usually adds licence-class, screening, inspection, insurance or local bylaw requirements. Delivery-only work can have a different age, vehicle and screening path.

• Passenger driving: Uber's current Ontario guidance generally requires drivers to be at least 21, hold a full G licence or equivalent, provide proof of work eligibility, Ontario insurance and registration, and pass the required background screening.
• Vehicle inspection: passenger vehicles generally need an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate, with timing and vehicle-age rules varying by city.
• Toronto/GTA: Uber currently applies tighter vehicle-age rules in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton than in some surrounding GTA markets.
• Uber Eats: delivery requirements are different from passenger rides. In Toronto, Uber currently says eligible delivery cars can be much older than passenger vehicles and do not require the same passenger-vehicle inspection; bike delivery is also available.

Uber: current Ontario rideshare requirements →

Uber: Toronto vehicle and Uber Eats requirements →

If you want to deliver with Uber Eats

Uber's Canadian delivery guidance currently says car couriers generally need an accepted driver's licence for their location, valid insurance, proof of work eligibility and background screening. Bike or foot delivery can have different minimum ages and does not use the same vehicle-document path. Always choose the delivery option during signup and confirm the exact requirements Uber shows for your city.

Delivery referral code: mjcfdbc. I may receive a referral benefit if you sign up and qualify. Uber controls eligibility and the offer shown in your market.

If you want to drive passengers

Use the rideshare requirements above first. The exact promotion attached to a passenger referral can vary by market and account, so do not assume an offer displayed in one province will be identical in another.

I may receive a referral benefit if you sign up and qualify through this link. Confirm the offer Uber presents for your location.

Next: compare Canadian Uber Eats markets

See how Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and other Ontario markets fit into the national picture in 10 Canadian Cities Worth Testing for Uber Eats in 2026 →.

For tax planning, use Uber Driver Taxes 2026 →.

Updated September 22, 2026. Uber requirements, local bylaws, screening rules and referral offers can change. Verify the current city-specific requirements before acting.