5 steps to get driving

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Becoming a rideshare driver in New Zealand can seem like a hard, but with a little bit of preparation, it can be a relatively easy process.

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There are several requirements you need to meet in order to become a rideshare driver:

Personal Requirements

• you are at least 20 years old
• you hold a valid full New Zealand Licence
• you hold a valid Passenger-endorsement
• you hold a Small Passenger Vehicle Licence or a Label under your Company i.e. Uber
• you have a valid vehicle
• you have a Certificate of Fitness for that vehicle
• you have a logbook
• you have commercial insurance

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Car requirements

• has at least 4 doors
• has a model year that is 15 years old or newer
• is in good driving condition with no cosmetic damage
• is registered with a valid WOF

(other minimum rules may apply to specific vehicle options for a given company)

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Step 1: Passenger Endorsement from NZTA

What is it?

NZTA checks the background of anyone applying for an endorsement to carry passengers, including criminal history, traffic offences, and medical health.

• You must have held a full New Zealand car licence (class 1) for at least two years.
• If you’ve lived outside New Zealand, you’ll need to provide foreign documentation.
• You’ll need a medical certificate
• You’ll need a current passport or New Zealand driver licence, or another form of acceptable evidence of identity
• Complete an Application for new passenger (P) endorsement application form (DL20A)
• Take the completed form to an agent (VTNZ or AA)

Step 2: Small Passenger Service Licence (SPSL)

What is it?

A licence required to carry passengers for reward/payment. You may be able to operate under a companies licence i.e. Uber and request a SPSL label under there licence

• a completed Application for transport service licence (TL01) application form
• a completed Personal details supporting an application for transport service licence (TL02) form for each person that will be in control of the service

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• request a SPS label under your company i.e. Uber

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Step 3: Certificate of Fitness (CoF)

What is it?

A CoF is a regular check to ensure that your vehicle meets required safety standards

• apply at an NZTA agent i.e. VTNZ, AA or VINZ

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Step 4: Logbook

What is it?

If you are a commercial driver, you need to fill in and NZTA approved logbook. Logbooks provide a record of your work activity and enable enforcement officers to check compliance with the work-time rules.

• Go to gravy.insure and select click the app

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• Go to Apple of Googleplay and download the app direct
• Please provide feedback on the app so others can benefit and we can improve your experience

Step 5: Commercial car insurance

What is it?

All vehicles driven for work purposes require commercial insurance

• As a company employer you are required to organise commercial insurance to cover your employees
• Rideshare companies do not cover their drivers so drivers are required to take out their own policy
• You need to be listed on the car's insurance policy even it you are not the main owner or policy holder

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to becoming a rideshare driver in New Zealand. Remember to double-check the requirements with the company you plan to work with.. Good luck on your journey to becoming a rideshare driver!

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