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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 certain Flexi Own contracts from 1 October 2025 you can opt instead to obtain your own eligible Rideshare insurance should you wish) with optional replacement vehicle provision.

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.}

_{^ Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details.}

Here’s a full run-down of costs for our Flexi Own agreement.

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*

• Unlimited KMs¹

Optional extras:

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

• Loss and Damage cover (and optional replacement vehicle inclusion)*. Additional charges may occur if Loss and Damage cover taken out for driving >1,000km per week^

• Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable Loss and Damage Waiver in the event of an accident - See Additional Fees for more details)

Not included:

• Fuel/charging, rideshare platform fees, tolls, fines and other fees and charges.

_{*Subject to caps in your agreement and overarching T&Cs in your Flexi-own agreement. Additional fees may apply. Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details}

_{^Excess km fees only applicable for customers who take out Loss and Damage Cover. Speak to one of our friendly staff and consult the terms of your Flexi own agreement.}

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. Review and sign your quote

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

6. Pick up your car once available and 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}

Dedicated Customer Support available 24/7 on 1800 775 363.

You can check out all our Frequently Asked Questions here. Give us a call at 1800 SPLEND, or fill in our Enquiry form.