Become a driver
What you need to apply to drive with Ryde and what the application process looks like from start to finish.
Driving with Ryde means giving rides, and depending on your city, delivering food, groceries, or packages too. Before you can go online, you'll complete a short application so we can verify your identity, your documents, and your vehicle. A person on the Ryde team reviews it before you're approved.
What you need to apply
- A valid driver's license.
- A government-issued ID.
- A vehicle that meets the requirements for the category you want to drive — the app shows you which categories are available in your city.
- Valid vehicle insurance and registration (matrícula) for that vehicle.
- A person on the Ryde team reviews your identity and documents and approves your application before you can go online.
What to expect
- Take some photosA photo of yourself, then three of your vehicle — front, side, and back with the plate readable. You can do this right where you're standing, no paperwork needed yet.
- Upload your documentsYour license, ID, insurance, and registration. Each one is read as you upload it, and a person reviews them with the rest of your application.
- Sign your driver agreementA short e-signature at the end, once everything else is in.
- Get reviewed and approvedOnce every step is complete, your application submits itself — there's nothing extra to click. A person on the Ryde team reviews it, and you'll be notified of the decision.
Stuck on a step or waiting for your review? A Help option is always visible while you're applying. Its topics open Ryde AI with your question already asked, and "Contact support" there reaches the Ryde support team.