Can a 14 year old use Uber alone?

Uber is rolling out new features to make it easier for people of all ages to access its ride-hailing service, including an option that will let teens under the age of 18 ride alone for the first time.



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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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If you're using your Uber account for the Uber family profiles for your children to request a ride, they must still be accompanied by an adult to be allowed to ride.

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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.

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Just head to the “Settings” section of the Uber app to set up a Family Profile. You can add up to five members to the account – perfect if you're using Uber for a family of 5.

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Unaccompanied minors can only use Uber via an approved teen profile in an eligible city. So in any areas that doesn't have UberX Teen or teen profiles, riders under 18 can't use Uber alone. Minors can't request rides, and minors can't ride alone in an Uber even if a parent or guardian says that they requested the ride.

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Yes. When a trip request comes from a teen account: The teen is allowed to bring other riders with them, but those other riders must be 13 years old or older. Guest riders aged 13 to 17 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

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When a trip request comes from a teen account: The teen is allowed to bring other riders with them, but they must be 13 years old or older. Guest riders aged 13 to 17 must say that they have permission from a parent or legal guardian. All teens have to sit in the back seat and should buckle up.

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For the first time, Uber will allow teenagers under 18 years old to ride alone. Families can also create a profile that links multiple Uber accounts so that they can receive real-time location updates.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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The Uber platform was built with safety in mind. Through incident prevention tools, insurance coverage, and technology that keeps you connected, we're dedicated to helping you move safely and focus on what matters most.

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A guide for how to use Uber
  1. Create an account. All you need is an email address and phone number. ...
  2. Enter your destination. Open the app and enter where you're going in the Where to? ...
  3. Meet your driver. You can track their arrival on the map. ...
  4. Check your ride. ...
  5. Sit back and relax. ...
  6. Rate your trip.


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How it works for the Family profile rider
  1. Accept the Family profile invite. Open the email invitation to the Family profile and accept. ...
  2. Make it your default payment. Choose Family as your default payment method.
  3. Join a Family profile and ride worry-free.


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Wherever Uber is available in the US, you can call 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) 7 days a week, from 4am to 10pm ET. You can request a ride anytime, 24/7, in Uber's mobile app or online.

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We don't allow passengers under the age of 18 to take Lyfts without an adult. If a driver believes a passenger might be underage, the driver may ask the passenger to confirm their age. Riders who receive multiple reports for appearing to be underage will need to go through an additional identity verification process.

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Delete your account from the app
  1. Go to Account then to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy then Privacy Center.
  3. Scroll down and tap Account Deletion.
  4. Follow the remaining steps in the app to complete the process.


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Lyft Pink members can ride like VIPs, every time they ride, now for $9.99 per month, or $99 annually. Members get faster pickups at no extra cost with complimentary upgrades to Priority Pickup on Standard rides. Members also enjoy exclusive savings on Lyft Lux, XL, and Preferred rides; and relaxed ride cancellations.

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