FAQ
Questions, Answered
Cost, requirements, platforms, pickup and getting started — the short, honest versions.
Can I rent a car to drive for Uber and Lyft in Utah?
Yes. Atrium Car Rentals (EV-Solutions LLC) in Provo rents cars specifically for Uber and Lyft driving in Utah, within 60 miles of Salt Lake City — a Tesla Model 3 at $425 a week, a Tesla Model Y at $599 a week, and a Toyota Camry Hybrid at $375 a week arriving October 2026. Rideshare use is explicitly permitted in the rental agreement, there is no credit check, and most drivers are approved within about 24 hours.
Do rental cars allow Uber and Lyft driving?
Most standard rental agreements prohibit rideshare use. Atrium's rental agreement explicitly permits driving for Uber and Lyft — the fleet exists for it. Every rental includes routine maintenance, registration and basic roadside assistance, with 5,000 miles a month on the Teslas, measured as 1,250 a week, and unlimited rideshare miles on the Camry Hybrid when it arrives.
How much does it cost to rent a Tesla for Uber in Utah?
A Tesla Model 3 is $425 a week and a Model Y is $599 a week; the Toyota Camry Hybrid will be $375 a week when it arrives in October 2026. Weekly rates include routine maintenance, registration, basic roadside assistance and Supercharging network access. Costs on top of rent include your own qualifying auto insurance — or ask about coverage through Atrium's program if your policy doesn't qualify — and charging, billed to you at Tesla rates plus 10%. You put down a $300 refundable deposit and pay a one-off $25 application fee. The pricing page and the rental agreement have the full list.
What does the weekly rate include?
Every booking includes routine maintenance, registration and basic roadside. The Teslas include 5,000 miles a month, measured as 1,250 a week ($0.30 to $0.40 a mile past that each week). Personal (off-app) driving is limited to 500 of those miles a month. The Toyota Camry Hybrid, arriving October 2026 at $375 a week, will include unlimited rideshare miles plus 500 personal miles a month. Costs on top of rent include a $25 application fee, a $300 refundable deposit and your own charging, and you carry qualifying auto insurance or ask about coverage through Atrium’s program. Ride-tier eligibility is determined by Uber and Lyft for the specific vehicle and driver account.
What are the requirements to rent a car for Uber in Utah?
You must be 25 or older with a valid, unrestricted license held at least three years, auto insurance meeting Utah minimums (your own qualifying policy, or coverage through Atrium's program), proof of address, an active Uber or Lyft driver account, and a credit card kept on file. We review your driving record before approving anyone.
Do I need my own car to drive for Uber?
No. That is the point of renting. Atrium provides the Tesla and covers its maintenance, so you can start driving without owning a qualifying vehicle.
What is the cheapest way to start driving Uber in Utah?
Renting is the lowest-commitment start: a $300 refundable deposit and a $25 application fee rather than a down payment, a loan, or repair bills. Rentals are billed weekly with a 1-month minimum term, and there is no credit check.
Is renting a Tesla better than using my own car?
It removes maintenance costs, fuel costs and depreciation from your own vehicle. Our fleet's measured charging cost averaged $0.089 a mile in August 2026, and Uber decides which ride tiers your account and car qualify for.
Which platforms can I drive for?
Uber and Lyft are approved. Delivery platforms such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart and Spark need our written approval first.
Will Uber accept an Atrium rental car?
Uber makes that call for each driver, and it does not guarantee a rental from outside its own partner marketplace. As of October 1, 2026, Uber's car rental FAQ says such a rental needs its registration and proof of rideshare-approved insurance uploaded by hand. A shorter Uber help article goes further: it allows rentals only through approved partnerships and warns that an unapproved one can get an account waitlisted or deactivated. Atrium renters upload the car's registration and their own insurance document, which names them and the car's VIN, and drive on Uber today; the rules are in our guide to Uber car requirements in Utah.
Where do I pick the car up?
At our location, 488 N 900 E, Provo, Utah. We serve drivers across Provo, Orem, Salt Lake City and the surrounding area.
How do I get started?
Apply online, text (385) 204-4272, or email info@driveatrium.com. The application takes about three minutes, and most drivers are approved within 24 hours.