Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.
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.
You can use the same account on different devices as long as they are both registered in your name. To switch between devices, open the Uber app and go to Menu > Profile > Uber Accounts. You will then see a list of devices that are registered to your account. Tap on the device you want to use and you're good to go!
You're only approved to give rides in the vehicle(s) on your profile. If you want to switch vehicles, make sure the photo on your app matches the new vehicle before giving rides. See instructions for switching your vehicle. Don't bring your friends or family along.
This is especially true with the introduction of rides for teens. Teen accounts are the only authorized way for teens aged 13-17 to use the Uber platform with consent from their legal guardian.
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.
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.
Inflated fare prices in times of high passenger demand, called SURGE pricing, often cause people to declare that rideshare prices are more expensive than cab fares. However, this isn't necessarily true. Business Insider published a report that found Uber, on average, to be cheaper than taxi cabs across the country.
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.
You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Giving cash directly to your driver is always an option. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.
Do you tip Uber drivers cash? You can definitely tip Uber drivers in cash. In fact, some drivers may prefer it and choose to not accept tips through the app. If you have a few dollars, you should give that to the driver at the end of the trip as a gesture of appreciation.
Pros and Cons of Lyft and UberThere are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.
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.
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.