Can my child use my Uber account?

Make travel easier for you, your partner, your kids, grandparents and anyone else with the Uber family profile. The family profile allows you to connect up to 5 people to your Uber account, meaning they can request rides using your payment methods, with records being kept on your account.



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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.

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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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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.

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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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We don't allow passengers under the age of 18 to take Lyfts without an adult. If a driver believes a passenger might be underage, the driver may ask the passenger to confirm their age. Riders who receive multiple reports for appearing to be underage will need to go through an additional identity verification process.

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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!

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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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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. As such, drivers may also ask for ID verification to check a rider's age if they think it is necessary.

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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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How to change accounts (Android and iOS)
  1. Go to the app menu .
  2. Tap your phone number.
  3. Swipe your account right or left, select another and tap Next (or Continue).


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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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Please stop requesting rides for your children under 18. It is against the TOS you agreed to when you joined the app. We are not licensed nor insured to transport minors.

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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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