Uber goes back and keeps Basalt in the Black category; see how long

After backlash from drivers, Uber postpones ban on Citroën Basalt as the most expensive category on the app’s transportation platform

Uber has backtracked after announcing a controversial change to the list of cars accepted in the Black category. After strong negative repercussions among partner drivers, the company announced this week that it had decided to keep the Citroën Basalt in the Black category – at least until 31 December 2026. The Renault Kardian, however, did not return to the list.

The previous decision did not satisfy Uber drivers

The change came after a series of complaints from drivers to the Uber platform, which from January 5, 2026 would no longer accept the Basalt and seven other models in the Black category. Now, the company will accept registrations of the Basalt until December 31 this year, authorizing the use of the car until the last day of next year.

The decision surprised many partner drivers due to the exclusion of models regardless of production year and version. In addition to the pair of French cars, the new list also excluded recent electrified models, such as the Hyundai Kona Hybrid and the Peugeot e-2008.

On the other hand, Uber Black will start accepting the Volkswagen Virtus starting in 2026. Models such as the Honda City, Renault Duster and VW Nivus must be at least from the 2023 model year. According to Uber, the new list was compiled based on user research, which highlighted interior space, interior finish, year and model of the vehicle as the most relevant criteria when choosing a trip.

Uber Black follows specific criteria

Cars in the category must also have air conditioning, four doors and specific colors, such as black, lead, silver, grey, navy blue, brown or white. The selection criteria for drivers in the Uber Black category remains the same: more than 100 trips made in other categories (except Uber Moto, Envios Moto and Uber Táxi) and a minimum rating of 4.85.

Source: Terra

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