You can also order the ride for them yourself. If you choose a pickup location that is different to where you are, the Uber app will ask if the ride is for a family member or friend. Choose their name, detail the destination and ask for a ride for them.
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How it works
Open your app. Tap to open the app, then tap Where to?
Choose the rider. Above the address box, you'll see a scroll-down option where you can make your selection.
Ground rules. When it comes to requesting rides, our guidelines state that the Uber age limit is 18, meaning children are not allowed to have Uber accounts. If you're using your Uber account or the Uber family profile for your children to request a ride, they must still be accompanied by an adult to be allowed to ride.
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.
Tap to open the app, go to the menu, choose Settings, scroll down to Set up your family and select the qualifying contacts you would like to add. Once added, the family profile rider will receive an invitation request. Please note: you must have the latest version of the app to use family profiles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 One is a subscription option which gives you access to benefits such as savings on Uber and Uber Eats. There are monthly memberships available for $9.99 and annual memberships at $99.99. Uber One also has partnerships with third parties that offer a discounted membership to eligible users.