Teen accounts are the only authorized way for teens aged 13-17 to use the Uber platform with consent from their legal guardian.
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Uber and Lyft provide a convenient, on-demand rideshare solution for adults. HopSkipDrive is uniquely designed to arrange transportation for children ages six and up, who ride by themselves with trusted, thoroughly vetted CareDrivers.
We advise riders alone get into the back passenger-side seat so that you are the furthest from the driver and secure in a real buckling seat. Then buckle up. The seatbelt will keep you safe in the event of an accident.
Our guidelines were developed to help make every experience feel safe, respectful, and positive. That's why our Community Guidelines specify that riders must be 18 years or older to have an Uber account, and must be at least 18 years old to ride unaccompanied in a vehicle.
If you notice at pickup that your rider looks younger than 18 and the ride request did not have the “UberX • Teen” label, you may ask them to show you a valid driver's license or ID card for confirmation.
In a perfect world, women and others would not have to worry about safety tips to take an Uber alone; however, sexual assaults and other violence still happens. There are some key red flags to look out for when taking an Uber, according to two rideshare drivers who talked to Huffington Post reporters.
Uber is generally considered safe, but it's important to take precautions. Uber conducts background checks on drivers, and users can review driver ratings and feedback. Additionally, Uber offers features like GPS tracking, anonymous pickup/drop-off, and 24/7 support.
Uber has required users to be at least 18 years of age to sign up for an account since it was founded over a decade ago. But now, the company is allowing teens aged 13 to 17 to have their own account and take their own rides — as long as it's linked to their guardian's account.
As outlined in our Community Guidelines, no one other than the requesting rider and the rider's guests are permitted in the vehicle. This means that friends and family of drivers may not ride in their vehicle during a trip. See our Community Guidelines for more details.
With lawsuits piling up against both popular rideshare companies, it's unclear whether passengers are safer riding with Uber versus Lyft, or vice versa. Lyft was long seen as the safer alternative to the “frat culture” of Uber, but that characterization may have since been proven wrong, USA Today reports.
Are Uber Black Drivers Safer? Yes, it is. Uber requires all drivers to undergo a background check, DMV check, and vehicle inspection to ensure that they can safely transport passengers.
It can also help you order Uber rides for another person outside the family, as who you add to your Uber family account is up to you – you can use your Uber account for a friend, a relative, a nanny or anyone who you want on it. Just head to the “Settings” section of the Uber app to set up a Family Profile.
Uber Black matches riders with top-rated drivers driving luxury vehicles for a higher price. Whether for a business meeting or a special night out, riders rely on Uber Black for a 5-star experience.
The company said it only selects tenured drivers with high ratings for the teen service and drivers are required to ask for a pin number at the start of a ride to make sure teens are getting into the correct Uber car. Parents can also track their teen's trip in real time and contact the Uber driver at any time.