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No, Uber does not. However...

Currently, Uber does NOT require drivers to speak English. Upon driver sign-ups, they do not have any checks on English speaking abilities.

Exceptions?  Always check with local policies and even potentially your insurance policy.

  • While Uber does not require it, there can be other rules and policies that may apply. Miami-Date Airport, for example, fined a driver for not being able to speak English. (it was later reversed.) Uber driver fined for not speaking English
  • In Great Britain, it seems the English Language Requirement will be enforced starting later in 2017. Uber is fighting this requirement. More information here. English Language Requirement
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    ew1435489
     2 weeks ago

    Maybe there aren't strict English requirements for taxi drivers, but wouldn't it up the service level, make things comfier for both rider and driver? I mean, I'm not saying Uber drivers need to be rocking C1 English like I'm aiming for with promova, but at least B1-B2 would be solid. Being able to communicate with your driver is also about safety for me. If I were Uber, I'd rethink that policy.

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    newnameozg
     1 year ago

    I became interested. here is something to think about

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    lingoloop
    Rider
     6 years ago

    That's interesting! If there are any drivers that want to improve their English, checkout www.lingoloop.com for English conversation classes with expert teacher via video chat. The first class is free!

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