In our previous post, we highlighted the Uber Kenya vehicle requirements. In this article, we will look at the vehicles accepted by uber. Most new cars qualify to drive with uberX, which is the most popular vehicle option for many Kenyans.
Additional Uber Kenyan Vehicle requirements for Nairobi
Uber X
- 4-door sedan in good condition
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No full-sized vans or trucks vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
- Cars model year 2006 or newer qualify to drive with uberX
Popular Car models used by Uber X in Kenya
Mazda – Demio 1300cc
Nissan – March 2006 ad above (fuel efficient), Note 2006 and above (fuel efficient)
Toyota – Vita 2006 and above(fuel efficient), Belta 1000cc, Passo 1000cc, Vitz 1000cc, Belta 1300cc, Passo 1300cc, Porte 1300cc, Reacts 1300cc, Vitz 1300cc
Mitsubishi – Colt 1300cc
Nissan – Swift 1300cc
Suzuki – Swift 2006 and above (fuel efficient)
Honda – FIT 2006 and above (fuel efficient), Insight 2006 and above (fuel efficient)
Daihatsu – MIRA 2006 and above (fuel efficient)
UberSELECT Vehicle requirements in Kenya
These are mid-tier luxury sedans which command higher fares. Below are the requirements for Uber select vehicles in Kenya.
- The model year 2008 or newer
- Seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver
- Working windows and air conditioning
- No full-sized vans or trucks
- No taxicabs, government cars, or other marked vehicles
- No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
Popular Car models used by UberSelect in Kenya
Mazda – Mazda3
Nissan – Wingroad, Bluebird, Lafesta
Toyota – Corona Premio, Corolla, Corolla Axio, Corolla Fielder, 4Runner, Isis, Prius, Wish, Allion, Noah, Premio, Sienna, Voxy
Subaru – Forester
Mitsubishi – Lancer
