Tips for ridersNever bring illegal drugs or open containers of alcohol into a car. If you have reason to believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, ask the driver to end the trip immediately.
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Some states allow open containers in a car, but Lyft and Uber have policies against it. If one of your passengers has a drink, either in a glass or a party cup, ask them to dump it. If they say it is not alcohol, explain that the rideshare company has a policy of no drinks of any kind in the car.
No person shall drink or consume an alcoholic beverage, or possess, with intent to drink or consume, an open container containing an alcoholic beverage in any public place except at a block party, feast or similar function for which a permit has been obtained.
You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?
If you book an Uber or Lyft car to take you around and about town, you are not likely to expect that the driver will become violently angry, and kick you out of the car. But this event does happen, has happened to many people, and will continue to happen in the future.
If you're loading earnings to your debit card, in most instances you'll receive your cash right away. If you're transferring earnings to a bank account, processing times can vary depending on your bank. Some banks may take a few days to make your funds available.
Uber's PolicyIf you believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please ask the driver to END THE TRIP IMMEDIATELY. Then exit the car and call 911. After the driver has ended the trip, please report any feedback directly in the app by tapping Help from the menu and selecting your issue.
Consequences for Driving With an Open ContainerFor a first-time offense, a driver can be hit with a $150 fine. A second offense within 18 months is punishable by up to $300 in fines, while a third offense can be punished with a fine of up to $450.
First off, it's never a good idea to go through Central Park at night. While Central Park is an idyllic tourist attraction during the day, it is technically supposed to be closed late at night and in the early hours of the morning. The vast majority of cases of crime and violence in the park occur at night.