In 2026, Uber Chapchap takes cars made in 2016 or later and Comfort and XXL cars made in 2018 or later; the cut-off moves forward every January. Age is only one requirement — see the full vehicle requirements and the best cars on running cost.
Can my car join Uber?
Uber Kenya limits how old a car can be when it joins. Check yours before you buy it.
Uber Chapchap
Up to 10 years old to join
Can stay on until 31 December 2032
Can join until 2030
Uber Comfort
Up to 8 years old to join
Can join until 2028
UberXXL
Up to 8 years old to join
Can join until 2028
Bolt
Made in 2012 or later
Meets Bolt’s minimum
Importing it?
Yes — KEBS admits cars first registered in 2019 or later in 2026.
Joining limits apply when a car first joins; Chapchap cars must leave at the end of the year they turn 12. Check the current rule in the Uber Driver app, and Bolt’s in the Bolt Driver app.