On an Android phone, you can go to your settings, then App.Once you are at the screen, you can choose Uber and then Permission.Here, you can turn the location off and Uber will not be able to track you at any time. If you have an iOS phone, you will go to your Privacy screen then choose Location Services.
In order to request your ride, regardless of if it is your first time using Uber or not, you need to enable location services on your device. Uber uses your device's location services to make it easier to get a ride when you need one.
Reduces operation Costs. GPS tracking systems for Uber and Lyft keeps track of the number of hours that the driver has been active. It also analyses the routes taken by the driver and at the same time provide alternatives to help the driver use alternative routes and reduce the cost of operations.
The delivery person will only know an approximate delivery location until they collect the order. Then they'll typically have access to your first name, initial of your last name and exact delivery location.
Notably, drivers also don't know how you've rated them because the company wants you to feel safe and confident when you rate your delivery person because your feedback matters to us, according to Uber's website.
Everyone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.
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.