Can you rent a car for Uber or Lyft in New Jersey?

Only a rental that is part of an approved Uber partnership; Uber warns an unapproved rental can lead to permanent deactivation.

Uber's New Jersey rules also ask new drivers to be at least 25, licensed in the US for at least a year, and named on the car's insurance, with at least $30,000 of coverage for UberX.

Uber help, using a rental car

“Rental vehicles must be part of an approved partnership in order to be used on the Uber platform. Use of an unapproved rental car can result in permanent deactivation.”

Only an Express Drive rental, and Lyft's Express Drive city list includes no New Jersey city.

Lyft also asks for drivers 25 or older and an insurance card showing your name and the car's make, model and VIN. New Jersey Lyft drivers cannot take ride requests in New York City.

Lyft, New Jersey driver information

“Rental vehicles must be rented through the Express Drive program to be approved for use on the Lyft platform.”