Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Louisiana

FACT: the #1 reason drivers put off their application is the vehicle inspection.

Let’s face it, with our busy schedules, it’s just not convenient to go to a local mechanic to get an inspection in Louisiana – it costs money, time (which for Uber drivers especially, equals money!), gas, and frustration. Not to mention that most mechanics will give you a laundry list of things that are wrong with your car, that may not even be relevant to the RideShare inspection requirements! What a headache…!

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to do any of that anymore for your Louisiana inspection! What if you could complete your vehicle inspection:

• From the comfort of your driveway
• In under 15 minutes
• Low cost
• During extended support hours
• Scheduled appointment or on-demand appointment

With a company that:

• Has completed over 20,000 inspections for RideShare Drivers
• Has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Google
• Is a certified mechanic
• Offers both Uber and Lyft inspections, and provides the completed inspection form digitally

Uber vehicle requirements in Louisiana

Before you book your Uber inspection in Louisiana, it’s helpful to know what the inspectors will look for. Beyond the basics of vehicle registration, make, and model, there are a few requirements that every driver must meet. Vehicles should have working seat belts for each passenger (and the driver!) and fit at least 4 passengers. Tick those off and it’s onto the next stage of the 19-point checklist.

Minimum requirements for Uber

To pick up in Orleans Parish:

• Vehicle within 8 model years
• Louisiana Driver’s License
• Louisiana Registration
• Valid Insurance with your name on it
• Louisiana Brake Tag

To pick up in Jefferson or St. Tammany Parish:

• Model year 2005 or newer
• Vehicle Inspection
• Valid Registration from any state
• Valid Insurance with your name on it

If you’re eligible to operate in Orleans Parish, here is some key information from the city code governing ride sharing.

Louisiana Uber vehicle inspection form

RideShare Mechanic’s inspectors are equipped with the Uber vehicle inspection form ready to conduct your vehicle check. You will only need to print the form yourself if you choose to go with a local mechanic.

Uber Greenlight Hub Locations in Louisiana

Uber developed their Greenlight Hub program, which entails small Uber offices all over the country. You can take your vehicle for an Uber inspection or get general help at one of the many Uber Greenlight Hubs across the country. The list below gives you the location of the Uber Greenlight Hubs in Louisiana:

New Orleans Greenlight Hub, LA

2520 Bayou Road New Orleans, LA 70119

Lyft vehicle requirements in Louisiana

The vehicle requirements for a Lyft inspection can vary a bit from state to state, but there are a few features that all standard for all drivers before their car can be Lyft approved.

Firstly, valid insurance and car registration are both a must have (the registration does not have to be in your name, but insurance must include your name). Secondly, your vehicle must be a 4-door one with a minimum of 5 seatbelts (including one for the driver).

Then, it’s onto the 19-point inspection which will look at cosmetic and mechanical features of your vehicle.

Vehicle requirements

• 2006 or newer:
  • Baton Rouge
• 2005 or newer:
  • Monroe
• 2003 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
• No commercial vehicles (Lafayette and Shreveport only)

Document requirements

• Brake tag inspection sticker
• Driver’s license
• Vehicle registration
• Personal vehicle insurance
• Driver photo

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can choose to take your car to a local certified mechanic or just stay at home and have RideShare Mechanic come to you and conduct your Uber vehicle inspection right there from your own driveway, or wherever your car is. It’s fast, convenient, and cost effective!

Why do RideShare drivers in Louisiana recommend car inspections with RideShare Mechanic?

People who have used our service are in the best position to give recommendations for our service. Read below to see what some of our customers have to say about us, and be sure to check out the 1,600+ Google reviews we have accumulated here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our drivers are new applicants for Uber and have taken advantage of our inspection. Once they experience how much more convenient and cost-effective RideShare Mechanic is, they return to us again and again as loyal and valued customers.