Uber Denies Report of Total Ban on Older Cars

Uber Denies Ban on Older Cars: Uber has rubbished a report that vehicles older than three years are going to be removed from the platform after the introduction of new rules for previously unregistered vehicles.

According to Uber, the new policy came into effect in 2022.

Uber Denies Ban on Older Cars

Under the rules, a vehicle registering to join Uber for the first time must be from 2022 or newer, but many have interpreted the rule to mean that older vehicles already operating on the Uber platform will not be allowed to continue doing business. This is not the case.

Uber spokeswoman Cassie Jaganyi said Recent media coverage regarding a three-year vehicle age policy for drivers on Uber in South Africa has caused some confusion due to its inaccuracy. 

New Rule Only Apply To New Drivers

Uber Denies Ban on Older Cars. While some have understood the policy to mean that all drivers on the platform must drive cars younger than three years old, that is not the case. 

It applies only to new drivers signing up to the platform.

Uber said the drive to add only the newest vehicles to the fleet available on the platform is to contribute to the safety of both riders and drivers. Also, to ensure that the quality of the vehicles available on the platform remains high.

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Cassie said, “This guideline not only helps contribute to the safety of both riders and drivers, but also to the quality of the vehicles available on the platform.”