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Splend provides a subscription-based car plan designed specifically for Uber and other rideshare drivers in Australia. Drivers sign a subscription agreement, not a finance or loan contract.

You pay a single weekly subscription fee that covers:

• A) Vehicle access (rideshare-ready car)

• B) Registration, CTP, Rideshare licence/inspections, Scheduled servicing, and replacement tyres and brakes due to wear

• C) Rideshare-specific loss and damage cover (for Flexi Own contracts from 1 October 2025 you can opt instead to obtain your own eligible Rideshare insurance should you wish)

Splend offers two flexible vehicle plans to suit your needs:

• Flexi Own – work towards ownership while benefiting from all inclusions.

• Flexi Try – try before you buy, ideal for testing rideshare or EVs.

_{*Subject to the terms of your Flexi Own/Flexi Try agreement. Servicing and maintenance subject to applicable caps. Additional fees may apply.}

Here’s a full run-down of costs.

Up-front:

• One-off setup fee of $990 for new cars and $495 for pre-owned cars

At onboarding:

• Pro-rata charge for remainder of first week

• First weekly fee (billed one week in advance)

Weekly fee includes:

• Vehicle rental

• Registration & CTP

• Scheduled servicing (up to 180,000 km)*

• Replacement tyres & brakes due to wear*

• 1,000 km included weekly (excess km attract a fee; on Flexi Own this reduces your term)

Optional extras:

• Payout Protection Fee may apply (see Additional Fees for more detail)

• Loss and Damage cover*

• Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable waiver amount)

• Additional driver fee

Not included:

• Fuel/charging, rideshare platform fees, tolls, fines.

_{*Subject to caps in your agreement and overarching T&Cs. Additional fees may apply.}

Signing up is simple:

1. Enquire online through the Splend website, and one of our experts will call you

2. Book an appointment at your local Splend hub to test drive and finalise sign-up

3. Provide required documents (driver’s licence, proof of Uber account, proof of address)

4. Accept your quote

5. Review and sign the subscription agreement (we recommend you obtain independent legal advice before signing)

6. Pick up your car once approved and start driving.

Splend offers a wide range of rideshare-ready vehicles (new and pre-owned), including EVs, Hybrids and selected ICE vehicles. Models may be suitable for Uber categories like Premier, Max, XL, Comfort Electric, Comfort, or Green. You can browse the current range of available cars on the Splend site.

_{*Uber determines eligibility for specific categories. Splend can recommend models based on cost and earning potential. Browse current cars on the Splend site}

You can check out all our Frequently Asked Questions. Give us a call at 1800 775 363 (1800 SPLEND), or fill in our Enquiry form and one of our friendly team will call you.