How to become a Rideshare Driver
Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers for a predetermined fare, facilitated by an online application, usually on a short-term hiring basis.
Main tasks
- Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare
- Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations
- Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
- Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
- Tracks and records passenger fares and payments
- Adheres to company platform policies and procedures
- May rate or provide feedback on customers following each trip
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate II in Driving Operations (TLI21221)
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- About 55,000 people work in this job group now, and about 60,200 are projected by 2035. (+9.3%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Rideshare Driver?
Ways in include: Certificate II in Driving Operations.
Is a Rideshare Driver a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 9% by 2035, from about 55,000 to about 60,200 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Rideshare Driver?
Not always. 35% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate II in Driving Operations.
Will AI change the work of a Rideshare Driver?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04