No, you cannot have your own Uber account or ride alone if you are 17. Uber's official safety policy requires all account holders to be at least 18 years of age. If a driver suspects a rider is a minor, they are instructed to ask for a valid ID and must cancel the trip if the rider is under 18 and unaccompanied by an adult. However, in 2023, Uber introduced "Uber for Teens," a specialized feature that allows parents to create a teen account linked to their family profile. This service is designed for users aged 13-17 and includes enhanced safety features like "PIN Verification," "Live Trip Tracking," and "Audio Recording." Only highly-rated, experienced drivers are eligible to receive these teen requests. If you are 17 and live in a region where this feature is active, you can ride alone only through a verified teen account set up by your parent or guardian; using a standard "adult" account is a violation of the terms of service that can lead to a permanent ban.