Can you have an Uber account without a phone number?

Yes, you can create a Uber account without using a phone number. You can use temporary or virtual phone numbers to sign up with Uber without buying a sim card.



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As the rider, yes. I take an Uber once a month to/from a local store, and my phone doesn't even have a SIM card. My apartment building has wifi for when I order my uber, I have wifi at the store for when I'm ordering that Uber home.

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Can I create a new Uber account with the same device but a new phone number? Yes, you can create a new account with different phone number using same device. Please don't attempt to create more than 5 accounts using same device.

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Need to contact a rider before a trip? We've got you covered. Whether you need to confirm the rider's pickup location or let them know that you're waiting for them, you can call or text them while maintaining the privacy of your number with Uber.

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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.

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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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How to Set Up an Uber Account
  1. Download and install the app from your mobile device's app store.
  2. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  3. Agree to Uber's terms and conditions and the company's privacy notice.
  4. Enter your payment information, i.e., your credit-debit card details.


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In short; you will need a working phone network to full explore and enjoy your trip. I disagree - you do not need a working phone network. However, you do need access to cellular data (without wifi). That you can get either by using your phone's international plan or getting an eSIM data plan or a SIM card.

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Riders can only request an UberX Share trip for themselves at this time. Each individual rider will only be matched with up to one additional rider, for a total of two riders in the vehicle at once at most. Do I have to use Uber's navigation?

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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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Customers can request a ride by dialing 1-833-USE-UBER.

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We also confirm the information drivers can't see at any stage of your trip, including your last name or phone number, the rating you give your driver, or your profile photo.

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