Key Facts

—The change. Uber is narrowing which car models qualify for its higher-fare Comfort and Black tiers in Brazil.

—Timing. The cuts land in two waves during 2026, in January and again in July, with more due in January 2027.

—The hit. Drivers keep working, but cars that drop out earn only the cheaper UberX fares.

—New rule. Uber is now judging cars by interior space, year and model rather than trunk size.