Whether you drive for a rideshare company as your side-hustle or you’ve committed to driving for Uber or Lyft as your full-time gig, you should absolutely protect yourself and your car with a dashcam while you’re on shift. Rideshare dashcams are great for Taxi cabs and other vehicles as well, by the way! While we’re of the opinion that everyone can benefit from the safety, security, and peace of mind that a dashcam brings, we firmly believe that every rideshare driver should have a dashcam recording every ride.

Equipping your car with a dashcam that records both audio and video while you’re working will be vital should you get into an accident while on shift, have an altercation with an intoxicated passenger during a late-night run, if you need video evidence in a clean-up fee dispute, or if you want to refute an unjustifiably low driver rating with HQ. These are just a few examples of how a dashcam can benefit Uber and Taxi drivers!

What makes the dashcams on this page appropriate for use by rideshare drivers? Each model listed below in our guide shares these similarities:

• Dual-lens system (records from at least two camera angles simultaneously)
• Designed specifically to record both in front of and inside the vehicle at all times
• Uses IR (infrared) LED lights on the inside-facing camera lens to ensure footage inside your vehicle is clear, even at night
• Records both audio and video (audio recording can be disabled if necessary)
• Simple to install and use. You can simply "plug and go" (or opt for a cleaner "hardwired" installation if you desire)

Here are the details on our top recommendations for the best dashcams in for rideshare drivers , as well as several rideshare-specific runner-ups that are worth mentioning for your consideration.

Rideshare Dash Cam Buyer's Guide

Rideshare Dash Cam Comparison Chart