Do Uber drivers see your first and last name?

On a ping screen we see your first name, rating and ETA to your pickup spot. Nothing more. While en route, we could dig into waybill and sometimes see the first letter of your last name (as in Densel B). Destination address is provided once we start the ride with you on board.



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Only high level information about the fare is shown. A lof of the information such as name, destination or rider contact information are not displayed in fear of drivers cherry picking their passengers. Service / vehicle requested. (e.g. UberX, UberBlack, etc.) Pickup location (and how far), if the user allows it.

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The Uber rider app has the driver photo, legal, first name, and vehicle make/model/color and license plate number.

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the RIDER has to confirm to the driver by saying the DRIVER'S NAME before they get into the car. If the rider does not say the name of the driver, then the driver can cancel and get the cancellation fee. So, it is definitely not a scam. It was put in place to protect the driver.

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Conmen as Uber Drivers The last red flag for an Uber ride is if the driver is trying to scam you. This is the most dangerous red flag of all and can result in serious consequences. If a driver is trying to scam you, they are likely to ask you to pay a fee before bringing you to your destination.

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The proper etiquette (that nobody follows) is for the rider to identify themselves first, by saying “Uber for PaxName?” Followed by the driver saying “yes, I am DriverName.” The passenger has all the driver's info on the app: the car type, the license plate, a picture of the driver, and a driver name.

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No. Everything is routed through the system so that yours and the driver's numbers are kept private. Ever lost something in an Uber and called the driver only to get an uber voicemail? That's because you only have access to the driver before and during the ride temporarily.

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Uber announced a series of new features Friday aimed at enhancing drivers' experiences on the ridesharing app. Drivers across the U.S. will be able to see exactly how much they will earn and where they will be going before they accept a trip.

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- Your name must be clearly listed on your driver's license and must match the name you used to register your Uber account.

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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 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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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.

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Yes, both Lyft and Uber drivers can install and use cameras, and many rideshare drivers rely on footage for safety or evidence in the event something goes wrong.

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If you are making a very brief stop, you can make it a round-trip by either asking the driver politely to wait for you or leverage the multiple destination feature on the Uber app.

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Deleting Your Account
  1. Log into the Uber Driver Portal,
  2. Navigate to the “Account” tab,
  3. Under “Personal Information,” select “Delete Account,”
  4. Confirm by clicking on “Yes, delete my account,”
  5. Then wait for an Email from Uber to confirm the deletion,


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Uber, Lyft and several other ride share systems use GPS tracking devices from a trusted dealer such as GPS Leaders to track the driver's location and also follow the rider. They also install the accelerometers to determine how fast the drivers corner, start and stop.

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