Uber mileage tracker
Private hire has bigger costs than delivery: a licensed car, private hire insurance and far more miles. JoltMile records each shift's fares, hours and miles, applies the HMRC mileage rate, and shows what driving for Uber actually leaves you per hour.
Your turnover is the fare, not the payout
Uber takes a service fee from each fare and pays you the rest. For tax, your turnover is the fare before the fee, and the fee is a business expense. Reporting only what landed in your bank is the most common mistake on a private hire driver's return. Enter the fare in JoltMile as your earnings. The Uber pay guide shows where to find it.
Dead miles are business miles
The drive to a pick-up and the miles between jobs while you are logged on and working are business miles, even though nobody is paying for them. They are easy to lose if you only look at trip distance. JoltMile counts the whole shift, so they get the 55p rate too.
Worker status, and your tax
The Supreme Court decided in 2021 that Uber drivers are workers, which brought the minimum wage and holiday pay. It did not change the tax: you are still self-employed for Self Assessment, and still claim your mileage and expenses. The worker status guide covers both sides.
Common questions
- Can Uber drivers claim mileage?
- Yes, for every business mile, including the drive to each pick-up. 55p a mile for the first 10,000 in a tax year, then 25p. You cannot also claim fuel, insurance or repairs for the same car.
- Is the Uber service fee tax deductible?
- Yes. Your income is the gross fare, and the service fee is a business expense that comes off it.
- Do I need a licence to drive for Uber?
- Yes. A private hire driver licence from your local council, a licensed vehicle, and private hire insurance.
Try it on your next shift
Your first 10 shifts are free, then it is £7.99 a month or £69.99 a year, bought in the app.
Read more
Everything for Uber drivers in the Knowledge Centre: Uber guides and FAQs.