Can I put my child in an Uber alone?

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. Parents and caregivers will be able to contact the driver directly during the trip, officials say.



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At its annual product event on Wednesday, Uber unveiled a new teen accounts feature, which allows teens between the ages of 13-17 to hail rides and be in the car on their own. Their parents and guardians can also monitor them remotely through the app.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...

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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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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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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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Technically no. The terms state that no one under the age of 18 is allowed to have an account, and specifically tell drivers that if they get to a pick up and the passenger is an unaccompanied minor to apologize and turn it down.

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Booking your car for an additional driver If one of your additional drivers would like to use your car, they'll need to ask you to block it out for them in your calendar. If they need to use the key that's in the lockbox, you can generate a lockbox code for them.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.

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In the high-tech world that offers you the opportunity to hail a ride through an app on your mobile phone, you might think it's easy to choose whether you would like a man or a woman driver. Not so fast — neither Uber nor Lyft offer you the choice to choose the sex of your driver.

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Be a back-seat rider 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.

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Yes, for the most part Uber is quite safe for all riders, but there are always risks involved with getting into any car, whether it's an Uber, a taxi, or your own car. Here's how to mitigate those risks. First, sit right behind the driver. It's easier to find off an attack from someone's blind spot.

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At a Glance: Uber drivers in the U.S. average $38,002 yearly, with earnings ranging from $15 to $22 hourly. Factors like location, surge pricing, and incentives, such as guaranteed earnings for new drivers, can boost earnings.

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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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