I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Uber (Irvine, CA)
Interview
Just go to an uber stop and sign up. They will inspect your car. Then they will give you everything you need to start, then you just wait on the ok email from uber.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Uber (Seattle, WA) in Dec 2014
Interview
You'll need a lot of scanned paperwork to get up and running: mainly your license, registration, insurance, background check, and a vehicle inspection. You can submit photos through the app so once you have everything it's pretty easy to complete the application. There's not much of an interview beyond picking up a company employee and taking them for a drive. If your paperwork checks out and you can drive like a normal person, you're good to go.
In some cities, you may be required to get an independent contractor license.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Uber (Sacramento, CA)
Interview
Fairly quick. You show up bring your 2000 or newer car. Go through inspection of your car (windows, seatbelts, head lights tail lights, break lights). They you meet with a office staff who basically lies to you about the whole gig being good and exciting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
there were none. Provide insurance, ID, Inspection sheet and registration and pass background check you're good to go and make $9 or less and hour. HAVE FUN GUYS.