What Uber Manager is and who should use it

Uber Manager is a free app that Uber drivers can download to track earnings, manage their schedule, and handle account settings from their phone. It is separate from the main Uber Driver app — you use one app to accept rides and one to manage your business side. The app is available on iOS and Android.

Uber Manager is built for drivers who want a clearer view of their money and time. You can see what you earned on specific days, which trips made the most, how much you spent on gas or tolls, and when you're most profitable. You can also pause your availability, update your vehicle information, and contact Uber support without leaving the app.

If you drive part-time and rarely check your earnings, you may not need it. If you drive full-time or track your income for taxes, it saves you time and keeps your numbers in one place.

Key Takeaways

  • Uber Manager shows your earnings broken down by trip, day, and week, and tracks expenses like fuel and tolls you enter manually.
  • You can pause your availability, update your vehicle details, and manage your account settings without opening the Driver app.
  • The app does not file taxes or generate official tax documents — you still need to track that separately or work with an accountant.
  • Uber Manager is free and optional; the Driver app alone is enough to earn, but Manager makes record-keeping easier.
  • Data in Manager syncs with your Uber account, so changes you make appear across both apps.

Earnings tracking and expense logging

Uber Manager breaks down your income by individual trip, showing the fare, tips, and any bonuses or surge pricing. You can filter by date range to see weekly or monthly totals. This is useful for spotting patterns — which times of day pay better, which neighborhoods, which days of the week.

The app also has a section for logging expenses. You can record fuel, tolls, maintenance, insurance, and other costs. These are stored in the app but are not automatically sent to Uber or the IRS — they are for your own records. You enter them manually, so the accuracy depends on you keeping receipts and updating the log regularly.

Many drivers use this feature to prepare for tax time. You can export or screenshot your earnings and expenses to share with a tax preparer, or use the numbers to fill out your own return. However, Uber does not generate a formal tax document from Manager — you will receive a 1099-NEC form separately if you earned over the threshold, and that is the official record the IRS recognizes.

Account and vehicle management

Uber Manager lets you update your vehicle information without going to an Uber office or calling support. If you change your car, add a new vehicle to your account, or need to update your license plate, you can do it in the app. You can also upload new vehicle documents — registration, insurance, inspection — if they expire or need renewal.

You can pause your availability directly from Manager, which stops new ride requests from coming in. This is faster than navigating the Driver app and useful if you need a break without logging out completely. When you are ready to drive again, you unpause from the same menu.

The app also shows your account status — whether you are active, whether any documents are about to expire, and whether Uber has flagged anything that needs your attention. If your insurance or inspection is expiring soon, you will see a notification so you can renew before you lose access to the platform.

Support and document management

Uber Manager includes a support section where you can message Uber directly about account issues, payment problems, or questions about a specific trip. You can attach photos or documents to your message, which is helpful if you need to submit proof of insurance renewal or report a vehicle issue.

Response times vary. Simple questions may get answered in hours; complex issues can take days. The support team in Manager is the same team that handles Driver app support, so you are not getting a separate tier of service — you are just accessing it from a different interface.

You can also view your document status in Manager — which certifications are current, which are expiring, and which need to be resubmitted. This keeps everything in one place instead of hunting through emails or logging into a web portal.

How Manager syncs with your Driver app

Uber Manager and the Driver app are connected to the same account. Changes you make in one appear in the other. If you pause availability in Manager, you will not receive requests in the Driver app. If you update your vehicle in Manager, the Driver app reflects that change immediately.

Your earnings history, trip details, and ratings are the same across both apps — they pull from the same database. This means you do not have to worry about data being out of sync or seeing different numbers in different places.

However, you cannot accept or complete rides in Manager. That only happens in the Driver app. Manager is for everything else — tracking, managing, and communicating with Uber.

Downloading and setting up Uber Manager

Uber Manager is free and available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Search for "Uber Manager" and download the official Uber app — check that it is published by Uber Technologies, Inc. to avoid fake versions.

When you open it for the first time, you log in with the same phone number and password you use for your Uber Driver account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Uber account, you will need to verify your identity the first time you open Manager.

Once you are logged in, your earnings history and account information populate automatically. You do not need to set anything up manually — the app pulls your data from Uber's servers. You can start logging expenses right away if you want, but that is optional.

What Uber Manager does not do

Uber Manager is not a tax filing tool. It does not generate 1099 forms, does not calculate your tax liability, and does not file anything with the IRS. It is a record-keeping app. You are responsible for tracking your income and expenses accurately and reporting them on your tax return or giving the information to a tax preparer.

The app also does not provide financial advice or help you budget. It shows you what you earned and what you spent, but it does not tell you whether you are making enough, whether you should drive more hours, or how to optimize your income. Those decisions are yours to make.

Uber Manager does not replace the Driver app. You still need the Driver app to accept and complete rides. Manager is a companion tool, not a replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use Uber Manager to drive?

No. The Driver app is all you need to earn. Uber Manager is optional and free. Many drivers use only the Driver app and track their earnings separately in a spreadsheet or notebook. Manager just centralizes that tracking in one place.

Can I see my earnings in real time?

Earnings appear in Uber Manager within a few minutes of completing a trip, but not instantly. Tips can take longer — some tips appear within hours, others within days depending on when the passenger submits them. You will see a notification when a tip is added.

If I log an expense in Manager, does Uber see it?

No. Expenses you log in Manager are stored only in your app for your own records. Uber does not see them, and they do not affect your account or ratings. They are purely for your tax and financial planning.

What happens if I delete the Uber Manager app?

Your earnings history and account information stay on Uber's servers. If you reinstall Manager later, all your data will be there. Deleting the app does not delete your account or your driving history.

Can I use Uber Manager on multiple phones?

Yes. You can log into your Uber account on multiple devices, and Manager will show the same information on each one. However, only one device can be actively driving at a time — you cannot accept rides on two phones simultaneously.