Can you share Uber ride with someone else?

You can only request one seat on UberX Share. If you're riding with a friend or a group of friends, please request UberX or UberXL. Is there a limit to how many people will share my trip? At any given point during your trip, you may be sharing the trip with one other rider.



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With UberX Share, riders heading in the same direction choose to share a ride. Uber finds the best route to pick up multiple riders along an UberX Share trip. This means more time driving and less time waiting for your next trip request.

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When riding with friends or groups, you can always split the cost. There's no need to swap cash – just tell the app to calculate it for you and send you the bill.

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Go to Account and select Settings in the app. Scroll down and tap Family. Tap Add member and select people from your contact list to send them an invitation to join your profile. Please note: you must have the latest version of the app to set up a Family profile.

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How it works
  1. Open your app. Tap to open the app, then tap Where to?
  2. Choose the rider. Above the address box, you'll see a scroll-down option where you can make your selection.
  3. Sit back and relax.


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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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You're only approved to give rides in the vehicle(s) on your profile. If you want to switch vehicles, make sure the photo on your app matches the new vehicle before giving rides. See instructions for switching your vehicle. Don't bring your friends or family along.

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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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The Uber app will lose the split fare option in April as the company attempts to build a better system for sharing the cost of a ride. A replacement feature should roll out within the next few months, according to an Uber spokesperson.

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When you start a group ride, the app will create an invite link that you can send to your friends. They'll be added to your ride as soon as they tap the link in their invite. Your friends may need to save your phone number as a contact to be able to tap the link.

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Both rideshare companies are based in California, where it is $1.16 cheaper to take an Uber rather than a Lyft. But rideshare culture has been controversial in the companies' home state, with California's Proposition 22 exempting drivers from employee status — and net minimum wage — at the firms' recommendation.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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Do you tip Uber drivers cash? You can definitely tip Uber drivers in cash. In fact, some drivers may prefer it and choose to not accept tips through the app. If you have a few dollars, you should give that to the driver at the end of the trip as a gesture of appreciation.

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You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Giving cash directly to your driver is always an option. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.

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To protect your customer's privacy, you'll be able to see the tip you receive on the trip receipt but will not see that individual's name or photo.

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As long as the number of people in your group is the same as or less than the capacity of the Uber car you are ordering, you do not need to let the Uber driver know how many people are in your group!

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Requesting stops at drive-thrus or convenience stores Riders can add stops in their journey through the Uber app before and during the trip. Uber says riders can add up to two extra stops along the route, but if a stop lasts more than three minutes, the passenger will be charged more, Insider previously reported.

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Keep your family going Link up to 5 accounts in Lyft Family to make it easier to pay for your family's rides, track your spending, and see ride info for all of your loved ones.

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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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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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Just book the trip as normal. As soon as a driver accepts. Text them that you need to drop someone off at a spot on the way to the final destination. If they cancel, just try again.

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