Colorado, the Centennial State. Home to Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, renowned for world-class skiing and outdoor adventures in resort cities such as Aspen, Breckenridge, Telluride, and SteamBoat Springs.
With so much to see, becoming a Colorado Uber Black driver could be a fantastic way to explore the state, and get paid.
We’ve got (almost) everything you need to know about how to drive for Uber Black in Colorado.
Uber Black is Uber’s premium service, matching passengers with unbeatable service and a top-of-the-line vehicle.
Your passengers will be paying a higher fare than Uber X, and therefore expect the highest quality of a luxury ride.
As a driver, Uber expects you to meet top levels of service, which we’ll get into below.
Additionally, Uber Black vehicles must meet Uber’s eligibility criteria to qualify for the service.
“Business class in the back seat” means your passengers show up in style, no matter their destination.
In order to drive for Uber Black in Colorado, Uber expects its drivers to meet the following criteria:
You should also always remain professional and courteous to your passengers to maintain your excellent star rating.
Nothing is too much for the customer, so prepare to adjust internal temperatures, help with luggage, open doors etc.
You’ll also need to check the rules in your local area. You can check these with your local Transport authority.
For your car to qualify for Uber Black, it must meet the following standards:
Your vehicle should be kept to a high standard, with no cosmetic damage or missing pieces. Passengers will also expect working windows, air conditioning and spotless interiors.
To calculate what a driver has earned, Uber uses a few different metrics. This means the exact amount earned is harder to pin down – however the following is based on a full-time driver working 40 hours a week:
An average UberX driver salary in Colorado could be $36,300 per year, but with Uber Black paying more per mile you can expect this amount to be much higher.
According to this Reddit thread, picking up passengers outside Tejon bars in Colorado Springs is a guaranteed way to make use of Surge pricing.
This isn’t exclusive to Colorado Springs – if you’re willing to risk an inebriated customer, you could make some decent surge price money helping your passenger get home safely.
Accepting longer trips may result in better tips, but this isn’t guaranteed. However, as an Uber Black driver, it’s usually worth your while accepting longer trips over shorter trips.
Picking up passengers at airports can also be fruitful, but be mindful of permits and fees required by the airports to park up.
You’ll join thousands of Uber drivers globally who get paid to drive, including Colorado Uber drivers. Uber’s driver network includes people from multiple backgrounds and ethnicities all making their job work for them.
Flexible hours means you can pick when you’d like to work around your schedule. Choose days, nights, or the occasional weekend. You can drive full-time or part-time. Driving for Uber Colorado gives you the freedom to work whenever you choose.
You don’t need previous experience – as long as you meet the minimum driver requirements and your vehicle meets Uber’s minimum standards, you can start earning.
Yes you can. Uber doesn’t set any restrictions on where else you can work while you drive for Uber. You can also drive for Uber X alongside Uber Black.
Uber recognizes that many drivers have other occupations, and there are no rules as to how many jobs you can have alongside Uber.
Since your Uber Black vehicle is less than 7 years old, you may qualify to deliver for Uber Eats, which is another fantastic way to top up your pay.