Uber Wants You To Share Your Car With Them & Earn; But It Could Go Really Wrong

Premium taxi service Uber has started a new partner program so you can run your car in the Uber fleet when you aren’t using it. But there are few ways it could go wrong for car owners.
  • January 27, 2014
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Premium taxi service Uber which recently launched in India has done very something clever to increase the number of cars it operates at very little cost. Here’s how Uber tells the story:

Rammohan C B, a loyal Uber rider has now signed up as Uber’s Partner with his swanky Honda Civic. Like many cars in Bangalore, his car has several idle hours through the week. Rammohan saw an opportunity with Uber and converted his car into a licensed commercial vehicle. Within a few days Thomas, who drives his car, was logging on to Uber at flexible hours to give you folks a ride! We asked what made him, an experienced corporate professional and leadership consultant, become an Uber Partner and he says “Becoming an Uber Partner is the right thing to do if you are environmentally conscious and fiscally prudent. How about your car paying for itself and leaving more than a small change in your account every week?” Uber and it’s partners are revolutionising the transportation experience in Bangalore, and you can be a part of the story!

This is a really clever way of increasing fleet size with minimal investment. It also has the so called ‘green benefits.’ Overall, a very neat idea. But there are few ways it could go wrong for car owners.

Uber in India : Raghu Dixit
Uber in India

1. The Yellow Board & Meter

To run your private vehicle as a taxi, you’ll have to register it as a commercial vehicle. And taxis need to use a yellow number plate. If you don’t have one, you are running against laws. Which means, your swanky new car will have a yellow board, not something everyone likes. We don’t know how exactly this is going to work for Uber partners but Taxi’s also need to have a meter.

2. Wear and Tear

If you’ve just paid lots of money to buy that beautiful car you own, would you want it to be (ab)used by taxi drivers? We all know how they drive in a hurry. Forget general wear and tear, what happens if there’s an accident? How does one know for sure if it isn’t being misused?

3. Checkpost trouble

Taxis are stopped more often at check posts (for permits & checks) while private vehicles are not. This could be a major pain if you frequently go out of town.

What are your thoughts?

127 comments

  1. Hi,

    I have a Maruti Eco 5 seater van with private number in delhi. I want to use my van with you

    So is there any possibilities

  3. hi
    i have a taxi no sntro and i want to earn some extra money so if u have any opportunity so please provide me proper informtion

  5. I have Ritz Vxi Delhi no
    It’s private car
    I want convert into commercial
    Because make some money
    What to do

  6. Hi..I am interested to join your company and rent few cars to earn some money.please send me all

    the details etc to start the same…thanks

  8. i posses honda amaze petrol version car. model 2014. can i get an opportunity to provide my car on rental basis.

    nitin makare

  9. i want to attached my ertiga car with Uber in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai i have a driver also but i dint know how to attached my car with this co.

    Please help me

  10. Hi… Want to understand the business model and how can i get benefited by joining the uber team

  12. Its simple just go to the official website of uber from your desktop or mobile and then sign up with the company by filling an online form then uber will contact you and may call you to their office for training purposes and inspection of the car.And then you can just start earning money..
    Note:- Rumours say that Uber is gonna stop in Maharashtra so also attach your cab to ola cabs if needes

  13. I have a Maruti Swift car which I want to give on rent. How do I do ? Where do I contact Uber cab in Surat (Gujarat) ?

  22. I want attach my Suzuki baleno fully loaded Diesal car in Huber/ ola/ Meru my mobile # is 9900477825

  24. Hi All , I have Alto 800 Cng white colour in private registration , I wants to attach my car for extra earning , if possible then tell me prospects .
    My contact No. Is 9999-56-8880
    Thnx

  25. I want to use my centro car for cab… I don’t know how I will do..please help me…. my contact number -7618002284

  27. I have my honda amaze and i want to attatch it to uber. I will drive my car myself. Please explain the whole procedure to me. My contact no. is 8285653710

  33. I have my honda amaze and i want to attatch it to uber or ola . I will drive my car myself. Please explain the whole procedure to me. My contact no. is 07731816668

  34. i have accent 2011 make private no and i want to fix my car with uber cabs..please tell me the full procedure and my no is 9999922077

  35. Hi, I have a Maruti Wagnor model 2011 white colour with private no , want to use my car in taxi for earning extra income my cell no is 9717719812

  37. Hello,
    I want start new buisnes with my new wagon r 2012 white color private no of gurgaon contact no is 09350347878.

  38. I have Nano CX 2012 model Ac car. i want to earn some extra money with my car.
    Please let me know the procedure.

  43. Sir i want to buy a new car fr earning with it soo i want to information about that so pls contact me or give me ur contact no

  46. Dear concern,

    I am having a sedan car with private number can i join with u for business purpose.

    Thanks & Regard
    Pk

  49. i have a new wagonr taxi from show-room and wish to attach with you .pls.advise procedure and earnings from it.

    thanks

    capt.ss.dhankar

  53. You should go to your nearest uber cab office with all paper of vehicle. Attach your car with uber & enjoy.

  54. I want to attach my car in uber cab Bangalore
    Plz contect me 9916626445
    send me near silk board bangalore address..

  55. I want to attach my car in uber cab Bangalore
    Please contact me 9916626445
    send me near silk board bangalore office address..

  58. I have a duster car. Want to gives on rent in delhi ncr. On permanent basis.g contact no. Is 9253348052

  59. Hyi I hav altok10 vxi 2011 prvt num I want to add my car with ur comny in del ncr plz reply 8882324475

  61. Hi All,

    I want to attach my Swift dzire car as a cab in Delhi NCR. Please contact me on 9650847544 for further details.

  62. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

    Raminder Vachher
    UBER Marketing
    9833746994

  63. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  64. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  65. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  66. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  67. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  68. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  69. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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  70. If you are located in Mumbai. You may call me for detailed info.

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    UBER Marketing
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  71. I have a honda city car which i want to give in ola or uber taxi service and I will drive myself

  73. I want to give my yellow board taxi – Tata manza on rent. Kindly contact me on my mobile number 9164819720, bangalore.

  74. Please share your contact details as I have one honda city and one swift desire for you.

    Thanks
    Himanshu
    9810109907

  75. Hi
    I have i10 era 2008, private number and I want work with uber if this possible please contact . no. 7503814323 and my I’d is : vm0223636@gmail. Com

  76. I have a SWIFT DZIRE PETROL brand new car. Need to use to earn extra income my cell no is 7827069210, PLEASE.

  77. I have a SWIFT DZIRE PETROL brand 1 year old car. want to earn extra income. Please contact no 9958539072.

  79. Hallo sir my name is vinay nair v from bangalore Whitefield I am interested on hiring your car on a rental basis before to which the terms has to be decided . My contact no is 8904099313 and id vin7.nair@gmail.com ping me once u free sir

  80. Hallo sir my name is vinay nair v from bangalore Whitefield I am interested on hiring your car on a rental basis before to which the terms has to be decided . My contact no is 8904099313 and id vin7.nair@gmail.com ping me once u free sir

  81. I have i10 grand sportz petrol private number. I want to give in ola or ouber service. or any offices monthly basis mycontact number is 8655151702

  82. I have i10 grand sportz
    2015 petrol private number. I want to give in ola or ouber service. or any offices monthly basis mycontact number is 8655151702

  84. I have indica quadrajet . I want to give in ola or ouber service. or any offices monthly basis mycontact number is 7350009552

  86. I have wagon r and i20 and would to like to give it away for rent to uber or ola cab service please contact me on 9769207448

  88. Hi, i hav indica v2 i want to attach in uber can its t permit mumbai
    I want a hlp can any one guide me

  89. I want to attach my brand new bolero plus for Kolkata region, don’t know the process.please help me.

  90. I have one alto and 3 month old bolero zlx would you tell how I earn money by these. my no 09530357202

  91. I have one 6 month old Ertigi VXI CNG Car available for monthly hire in Mumbai if anyone interested in hiring kindly contact me on . my no 09892816792.

  92. Anyone intrested to give their car on monthly rent in bhubaneswar orissa . Call for further enquiry .
    09853454704

  93. Good Afternoon Mr. Mahapatra,

    I have a mahindra Logan Indigo cs which i want to give on monthly rent basis. Please let me know if it is ok. You may contact me on 9556126331.

    Regards
    Sambit

  94. hi sir i have my private own ertiga car i want to put on hire its new 2016 model i the own person to drive a car

  95. sir
    Actually I want to rent my private no car it is new swift Dzire on monthly basis. I residing south ex2 New Delhi . Please kindly give me a feedback about my query.
    Thanx
    9013234163

  96. sir
    Actually I want to rentout my private no car it is swift on monthly basis. I residing in mumbai. Kindly give me a feedback about my query.
    Thanx
    9167607990

  98. Sir,
    I have a Mahindra Xylo in excellent condition , in Mumbai. I own another car-a Honda City – for personal use. I want to put my Mahindra Xylo on rent on monthly basis/ long contract with your company.Please inform me…

  99. Sir,
    I have a Mahindra Xylo in excellent condition , in Mumbai. I own another car-a Honda City – for personal use. I want to put my Mahindra Xylo on rent on monthly basis/ long contract with your company.Please inform me…

  103. I have a eeco car 7 seater with cng kitt. I want to rently for manthly bassis.. If any body interested so please coll me on my no-9015151404

  106. hi
    I have a kuv 100 and I want to give my car for monthy or daily basis in delhi
    8287539704 contect on this no.

  107. Hi,
    I am searching car for uber, if you are ready to give your car in rent.
    Please contact me on 9987116220.

    Regards,
    Rajkumar Chaurasia

  108. Hi,
    I am searching car for uber, if you are ready to give your car in rent.
    Please contact me on 9987116220.

    Regards,
    Rajkumar Chaurasia
    Mumbai

  109. I have a white dustsun go petrol car in Delhi & want to give on rent monthly or daily basis please let me know if any one interested # 9711283336.

  111. I have a VW Polo I want give it to Uber /ola or company on monthly hire in Mumbai. Pl contact Nitin Kolhapurkar :9892654769

  112. I have wagon r white parsonal no which one i want to gave on rent for monthly or daily bases on NCR please help me out cont.me on :- 9971660056

  113. Hi I want to buy a New Datsun go with petrol car can I make it yellow board and attach to uber or Ola
    My no 8747971746

  114. Dear Sir/Madam,

    I have Mahindra KUV100 K4+ in mumbai malad west. I want to give to you use as a taxi for extra income. My number is 7045086744

  115. Hi,
    I have Ertiga and I wish to give it on rent in Surat.
    Can u please help me?
    I m available on 9726081204.

  121. I want to rent my car Elite i20 asta diesel to Uber/ola. kindly help me out. right now it is in white board plate.

    9742600200

  122. I want to rent my car Elite i20 asta diesel to Uber/ola. kindly help me out. right now it is in white board plate. KA(Karnataka) registration. i resides in bangalore.

    9742600200

  123. I have a Tata zest, personL car, I want give it to Uber /ola or company on monthly hire in pune. Plz, contact Dipankar 9503352728

  125. i have eeco 5 seater +CNG i want to give it on rent, i have private no.
    interested please call on 8587075169

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