Can I send an Uber for someone else in another country?

You can select the rider from your address book, set their location, and request a ride on their behalf. You'll end up paying for that ride, unless you're in a country where cash is an available payment option (which is mostly only available in Asia, India, and Latin American countries).



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We want to visit a friend, catch a flight, or go anywhere; we can simply book an Uber ride. There are other benefits too; you can schedule a ride for your friend, family or colleague. Yes, you can book an uber ride for your friends from anywhere in no time.

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To edit your default city location:
  1. Sign in at Uber .
  2. Select Profile from the menu.
  3. Set your location by country and postal code.


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Uber always charges in the currency of the country where the ride takes place. So if you're in the US and request an Uber for someone in Japan for example, the charge will be in Japanese yen.

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You can change your destination on Uber at any time during a ride in-progress — just keep in mind that your new ending point will likely increase the cost of your travel.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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If someone is asking you for a ride — or any favor, for that matter — honesty is the best policy. Simply tell the person that you can't. When you decline, they will continue looking elsewhere. They have moved on.

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Like Uber, Lyft also doesn't allow you to request multiple vehicles at the same time. This will only work if you only need 2 vehicles in total. Lyft XL and Lux Black XL can transport up to 5 riders per vehicle.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There 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.

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Uber drivers cannot see the destination address when they accept a ride? They can't see it when they initially accept rides, only when they start the ride.

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Lyft Shared rides connect you with other riders along your route at a discounted price. Check our Cities page to see if Shared rides are available in your region.

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