Uber raises minimum age for most California drivers to 25 after its insurance costs rise by ‘more than 65%’

Uber announced it has raised the minimum age requirement Thursday for most new drivers in California because its insurance costs there have leaped by “more than 65% in just two years.” 

The new rule applies to drivers signing up with its ride-hailing service, which used to have a minimum age requirement of 19, and does not impact the Uber Eats platform, according to The Associate