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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Uber Updates Driver Background Check Policies Nationwide

Uber has implemented stricter, nationwide background check policies for all drivers and delivery workers, including those already on the platform. The new rules expand the list of disqualifying crimes and increase the scope of criminal history reviews to cover a driver's entire residential history.

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Why It Matters

Drivers and delivery workers in South Florida and across the U.S. face potential permanent removal from the platform if their criminal history includes newly added disqualifying offenses or if they fail updated annual background screenings.

Key Facts

  • The new policy went into effect on June 29.
  • Uber will now conduct background checks covering a driver's entire residential history using Social Security number tracking.
  • Background checks will now look back up to 99 years of history.
  • Existing drivers must undergo these new, more comprehensive checks during their annual reviews.
  • New disqualifying crimes include armed robbery, aggravated assault, arson, child abuse/neglect, stalking, and strangulation.
  • Existing disqualifications for homicide, kidnapping, terrorism, and sexual offenses remain in place.
  • Approximately 2,000 veteran drivers may be exempt if their conviction was over 15 years ago, was not a sexual offense, and they have a clean record since.
  • Uber is currently facing over 3,000 lawsuits related to alleged sexual assaults by passengers.
  • A jury recently ordered Uber to pay 8.5 million dollars in a sexual assault case.
  • Uber claims 99.9% of trips on its platform are completed without safety incidents.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUber“The ride-sharing and delivery platform implementing the new safety policies.”locationPort of Miami“A major transit hub in the region affected by driver availability.”organizationBloomberg“News outlet reporting on legal judgments against Uber.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“A major transit hub in the region affected by driver availability.”other15“Years required since a conviction for the veteran driver exception.”locationPuerto Everglades“A major transit hub in the region affected by driver availability.”organizationThe New York Times“News outlet that investigated Uber's previous verification system.”locationMiami International Airport“A major transit hub in the region affected by driver availability.”other99“Number of years of residential history tracked.”