What it costs to own a car for rideshare
We take you through all the costs you should factor into owning a rideshare vehicle.
Read articleBuying, financing and owning a rideshare vehicle the ordinary way can be complex and costly. First comes the car, then come the hidden costs – everything from rideshare insurance to ongoing costs like registration, servicing and ongoing maintenance. Splend offers a smarter road to ownership for rideshare drivers - where one payment covers all those costs, and more – saving you time and money. Want to find out how? Read on.
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How it works?
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New to ride-sharing or an experienced rideshare driver? Driving mostly for work or leisure? Interested in going electric? Knowing more about your lifestyle means we can find the best vehicle to maximise your earning potential. We’re always on hand to steer you in the right direction.
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The best car may not always be the obvious car. If you live near an airport, we might recommend maximum luggage space to boost earnings. Or perhaps you want to drive less but charge higher rates, so a premium vehicle could be the better choice. Whether you're looking to minimise costs with an electric vehicle, maximise earnings with more ride category options, or both - we've got the perfect rideshare car for you.
We offer two options to suit your needs,
wherever you’re at in your rideshare journey.
Did you know experts agree owning your car is the better financial decision for the long term?
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Our best plan for rideshare drivers wanting a path to vehicle ownership
Inclusions:
Path to vehicle ownership
Rideshare loss and damage cover
Registration fee
CTP
Scheduled servicing
Replacement Tyres
Replacement Brakes
24/7 roadside assistance
Free Uber Approved Courtesy Car
Up to 4 weeks Annual Payment holiday option
24/7 Customer service
Referral bonus
Did you know experts agree owning your car is the better financial decision for the long term?
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Now your car is sorted, we’ll handle the rest. Everything from loss and damage cover, registration, CTP, plate fees, annual inspections, servicing and more. We’ll get you deals that ordinary dealers can't, and have your vehicle signed up to Uber before you drive away so you can start earnings straight away.
Splend makes the road to car ownership easier, more affordable and more accessible for rideshare drivers by building everything they need to earn more, pay less and stress less into one affordable weekly payment. It’s smooth driving, with no surprises and the lowest total cost you’ll find – which is how car ownership for rideshare drivers should be. Watch to see how it works.
We take you through all the costs you should factor into owning a rideshare vehicle.
Read articleWhat car is best for rideshare? There are many factors to consider so we break it down for you.
Read articleVisit one of our friendly hubs, chat to us online, or read our frequently asked questions.
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:
Enquire online through the Splend website, and one of our experts will call you
Book an appointment at your local Splend hub to test drive and finalise sign-up
Provide required documents (driver’s licence, proof of Uber account, proof of address)
Accept your quote
Review and sign the subscription agreement (we recommend you obtain independent legal advice before signing)
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 here. Give us a call at 1800 SPLEND, or fill in our Enquiry form.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call and one of our friendly team members will help you out.
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