Uber Tightens Comfort and Black Car Rules in Brazil for 2026

Overview

• Black-category exclusions begin on January 5, 2026, with several models barred regardless of year, according to multiple outlets.
• Models cited as banned from Uber Black include Renault Kardian, Citroën Basalt, Peugeot e-2008, Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Chery Tiggo 3/Tiggo 3X, and JAC J3 Turin/iEV40.
• Updated Black eligibility raises minimum manufacture years by model and city, with examples such as Volkswagen Virtus only from 2026 and Renault Duster, Volkswagen Nivus, and Honda City only from 2023.
• Comfort requirements tighten across cities and the Renault Logan is set to be removed from that tier, though reports differ on whether the rule starts on January 6, 2026 or July 6, 2026.
• Driver representatives in Salvador criticized the policy and the local union Sindmab says it is preparing legal action and national coordination to seek changes.