Does Uber share my location?

People you share your trip with will see where you are on a live map, trip status, and details like your name, phone number, and license plate number. They won't see your rider's trip route or any information about your riders.



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You'll see a request prompted by your device for permission to share your location information when you sign up for Uber, which includes location data collected via bluetooth and nearby Wi-Fi signals.

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“Share” refers to the disclosure of personal information to a third party for purposes of targeted advertising. Uber discloses user personal information to third parties to enable personalized advertising on apps, websites or other properties owned by Uber or other companies.

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Every Uber driver knows the same information about each of their clients: their name, location, preferred car type(s), phone number(s) and interactive ratings—that is, how they've rated their past drivers, and how those drivers have rated them.

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When the courier accepts the delivery, they will see your first name and last initial, along with your exact delivery location and any customer notes you may have added regarding your order. Once the delivery is complete, the courier will see your delivery location, but not your house number or unit number.

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If you select “Allow,” but later change your mind it is possible to disable the location feature.
  1. On iOS: Open the Settings app > Privacy > Location Services > Uber > select “Never.”
  2. On Android (Marshmallow): Open Settings > Apps > Uber > tap on “Permission” > toggle “Location” to disable the feature.


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To change your city: Open your driver app. Navigate to Account > Help > Report an Issue > Account > Account Settings > I Want to Drive in a New City.

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Uber drivers don't see anything but the first name you gave to Uber and whatever address you're being picked up at, or that you're having food dropped off at. We don't have any of your information at all, and after the ride or delivery is completed, the address gets deleted from the app.

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Ongoing checks are built into the Uber platform We use technology that obtains criminal offenses from a number of data sources. ¹ If an offense involving an active driver is identified, we'll review these notifications to determine whether they're still eligible to drive with Uber.

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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. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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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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Tipping is always optional. However, we encourage you to tip every time you order with Uber Eats.

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For context, “tip-baiting” is when someone places an order through an app like DoorDash or Uber Eats with a sizable tip. This incentivizes drivers to pick up and prioritize their orders.

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So, unless you say to them “here's my personal number” they would have no way to know it. 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?

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The main reason is to avoid drivers cherry picking rides. Some drivers want only short rides, others only want long rides. Drivers will also avoid going to certain areas of their city for whatever reason.

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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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How much should you tip your Uber driver? You should tip Uber ride 10% - 20% of your ride payment as a common courtesy.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.

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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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At a Glance: Uber drivers in the U.S. average $38,002 yearly, with earnings ranging from $15 to $22 hourly. Factors like location, surge pricing, and incentives, such as guaranteed earnings for new drivers, can boost earnings.

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Uber is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users' data. With limited exceptions like emergencies, we require a valid and sufficient legal process from official government agencies before we disclose any information about our users.

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