Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Missouri

If you ever have the chance to experience the RideShare Mechanic video-based inspection process, you will quickly realize it is by far the most convenient option for Uber and Lyft drivers to complete their vehicle inspection- think about it, there is no driving, no getting stuck in traffic, no waiting in line, and no gas consumed – customers simply do the video inspection by use of their smart phones from wherever their car is! Super easy…!

There is one caveat, however, to the above statement, and that is that there are a few states in the country in which RideShare Mechanic cannot provide a vehicle inspection. The reason for this is simple- there are some states and cities that have specific requirements on the inspection form which cannot be inspected by video. On the other hand, there are also some states that don’t even require an inspection by Uber or Lyft at all! So in this case, there is no reason for you to use RideShare Mechanic’s inspection services, or any other inspection option for that matter! In such areas in which an inspection is not at all required, then you simply go through the new driver onboarding process and upload photos of required documents (i.e.registration, insurance, etc…

Well, if you happen to live in Missouri and like the idea of a relatively hands off onboarding process that you can do on your own, boy are you in luck! Missouri is one of the few states that does not require an inspection- neither for Uber nor Lyft!

Uber vehicle requirements in Missouri

In order to start driving for Uber in Missouri, all you need to do is meet some very basic requirements, geared toward the vehicle that will be driven, as well as the driver who will be giving rides. This means that you will have to upload documents to your application such as:

• Driver’s license
• Insurance (your name has to be listed under insurance)
• A nice photo for you looking straight and not wearing any accessories. This is for your profile photo
• The registration card (doesn’t have to be in the applicant’s name)

Other basic requirements that apply are:

• 5-8 seatbelts total
• 4 doors
• No commercial branding
• Newer than 15 years old
• No salvaged title

Do you meet those criteria? If you do, then you should be good to move forward with your Uber application for Missouri. And remember, a vehicle inspection is NOT required in order to become an Uber driver in Missouri.

Uber Greenlight Hub Locations in Missouri

Uber has offices all over the country that you can visit in person; these are referred to as “Greenlight Hubs.” These locations are open for Uber vehicle inspections and to give general driver assistance. Here is a list of Greenlight Hubs in Missouri:

St. Louis Greenlight Hub, MO

1000 Macklind Ave. St Louis MO 63110

Kansas City Greenlight Hub, MO

1518 McGee St Kansas City, MO 64108

Overland Park Greenlight Spot, MO

11788 W 95th St Overland Park, Kansas 66214

Lyft vehicle requirements in Missouri

Driving for Lyft has just about the same requirements as Uber, except that Lyft is a bit more granular in their vehicle year requirements, which are listed below. Keep in mind that a vehicle inspection is not required in order to drive for Lyft in Missouri. So what do you need? See below:

• Valid insurance that must have your name included in the policy
• Driver’s license
• A nice selfie for your profile
• Valid vehicle registration (it does not need to be registered in you name
• 5+ seatbelts, including driver’s
• 4 doors (no suidice doors)

Regarding the year of your car, this is where one could say that Lyft is a bit more specific compared to Uber in this regard. Here is the breakdown of Lyfy’s rules regarding the car:

• St. Lewis: 2007 or newer
• Springfield: 2005 or newer
• All other cities: 2003

Consider getting an independent inspection for your Uber or Lyft car

Well, this concludes what you need to know about becoming an Uber or Lyft driver in Missouri! The uniqueness that exists in the onboarding process for Missouri is that drivers can get approved without having their cars professionally inspected. This means that as long as your car meets the criteria mentioned above, and you meet the requirements with respect to driving, then you are ready to apply and get on the road quickly!

Although, one last thing we’d like to mention is that you may want to get an inspection on your car before you start driving for Uber or Lyft just to be sure that everything is fine and safe for transporting other people as they request rides. The vehicle inspection is definitely not mandatory for driving in Missouri, but overall it would be a good idea to conduct an independent inspection for your car; this helps you stay on top of the health of your vehicle and ensure that your riders are in good hands!

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

If it’s easier, you can visit a certified mechanic in your area. Some drivers opt for this option. But why not go for the most convenient option with a vehicle inspection in your own driveway with RideShare Mechanic?