Is Uber safe for kids?

The Uber app has a variety of safety features to give you and your family peace of mind when using Uber, with kids or otherwise. One feature you can use is sharing your trip status to let your partner or anyone else know exactly where you and your child are when you're riding with us.



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Just because it's convenient for teens under age 18, doesn't mean it's a good idea. “There's a few issues with teenagers using Uber unaccompanied, though,” warns Leikam. “Aside from it being against their policies, riding in Uber requires a commitment to safety that teenagers might not fully understand.

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Account holders should not request a ride for someone under the age of 18 who will not be accompanied by either the account holder or another adult during the ride. An under 18 taking a trip alone is a safety concern, and our Community Guidelines help keep you and the rider safe.

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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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When a trip request comes from a teen account: The teen is allowed to bring other riders with them, but they must be 13 years old or older. Guest riders aged 13 to 17 must say that they have permission from a parent or legal guardian. All teens have to sit in the back seat and should buckle up.

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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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Uber has required users to be at least 18 years of age to sign up for an account since it was founded over a decade ago. But now, the company is allowing teens aged 13 to 17 to have their own account and take their own rides — as long as it's linked to their guardian's account.

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We don't allow passengers under the age of 18 to take Lyfts without an adult. If a driver believes a passenger might be underage, the driver may ask the passenger to confirm their age. Riders who receive multiple reports for appearing to be underage will need to go through an additional identity verification process.

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How it works for the Family profile organizer
  1. Add contacts. Go to Account and select Settings in the app. ...
  2. Have loved ones request rides. Once your invitee accepts, they can begin requesting rides from their own phone using the Family profile as their payment method.
  3. Get billed automatically.


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Tap to open the app, go to the menu, choose Settings, scroll down to Set up your family and select the qualifying contacts you would like to add. Once added, the family profile rider will receive an invitation request. Please note: you must have the latest version of the app to use family profiles.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? 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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Wherever Uber is available in the US, you can call 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) 7 days a week, from 4am to 10pm ET. You can request a ride anytime, 24/7, in Uber's mobile app or online.

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Is Uber Safe For A Woman Alone? Even when precautions are taken, women traveling alone using Uber may still be vulnerable to assault. In Seattle in 2021, a 13-year-old female passenger was raped by her Uber driver. The girl's father called an Uber to drive her to her mother's house.

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As outlined in our Community Guidelines, no one other than the requesting rider and the rider's guests are permitted in the vehicle. This means that friends and family of drivers may not ride in their vehicle during a trip. See our Community Guidelines for more details.

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With lawsuits piling up against both popular rideshare companies, it's unclear whether passengers are safer riding with Uber versus Lyft, or vice versa. Lyft was long seen as the safer alternative to the “frat culture” of Uber, but that characterization may have since been proven wrong, USA Today reports.

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Technically no. The terms state that no one under the age of 18 is allowed to have an account, and specifically tell drivers that if they get to a pick up and the passenger is an unaccompanied minor to apologize and turn it down.

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*To register as a delivery partner with Uber Eats, you must be at least 18 years old.

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Uber One is a subscription option which gives you access to benefits such as savings on Uber and Uber Eats. There are monthly memberships available for $9.99 and annual memberships at $99.99. Uber One also has partnerships with third parties that offer a discounted membership to eligible users.

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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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Get your ride right with Uber Reserve Complete your plans today by reserving a ride.¹ Request your ride up to 90 days ahead with Uber Reserve, so getting there is the last thing on your mind.

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You can request an Uber ride online via m.uber.com, whether that's on: An older phone with internet browsing capabilities. A tablet or laptop. A public desktop computer with internet access.

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24/7 customer support Contact us directly from your Uber app. We're always online to answer your questions.

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