A Perth-based Uber driver is suing the Silicon Valley giant for terminating him without notice, leaving him with $80,000 worth of car loans - one of which he says was spruiked by Uber.

In what's believed to be the first case of its kind in Australia, Mike Oze-Igiehon alleges the company breached its contract with him by failing to pass on negative feedback before terminating his account suddenly in November.

The company has defended its actions, saying the decision was made after it received complaints from passengers that Mr Oze-Igiehon was driving while tired and "almost fell asleep at the wheel twice". Mr Oze-Igiehon has rejected the complaints as untrue and alleges the company was negligent for not sharing concerns with him until after his contract was terminated.