Can Uber riders use fake names?


Can Uber riders use fake names? No, Uber nor Lyft allows aliases to be used. Drivers, as well as riders, must use their real names, as part of building a trust and accountability in the community.


What is the name rule for Uber?

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.


Does Uber need your real name?

However, using a fake name may violate the terms of service agreement and can result in account suspension or termination. Additionally, providing false information to Uber may also be illegal in certain jurisdictions. It's recommended to use your real name when creating an Uber account to avoid any issues.


Why do Uber drivers ask for your name?

Asking your driver what your name is would be fine except for one thing: a passenger's name is the only piece of information a driver has to be sure they've picked up the right person. A passenger's name is the only piece of information a driver has to be sure they've picked up the right person.


Can Uber drivers see how much the ride is?

Drivers across the U.S. will be able to see exactly how much they'll earn and where they're going before they accept a trip. They'll also be able to see more than one trip request at a time by using a new feature called Trip Radar.


Do Uber drivers see your phone number?

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.


What information does an Uber driver see?

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.


Does Uber show your location?

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.


Can Uber see my last name?

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.


Do Uber drivers scan IDs?

Meanwhile, according to the websites for Uber Eats and Grubhub – both of which are more similar in scope to DoorDash – their drivers are only required to check customers' IDs to verify that they are 21 or older. All four services say they cannot deliver alcohol to anyone who is visibly intoxicated.


Does Uber ID check you?

Uber will complete a verification of the ID and also check that no other account is associated with that document. In some countries, Uber may also allow riders to take a photo of themselves to help verify their account.


Can you ask an Uber driver to wait?

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.


Can I ask out my Uber driver?

Am I allowed to date my Uber driver? There are no rules against this. However, there is a specific clause of the Terms of Service that states that no sexual activities are allowed to take place during the ride.


How does Uber verify identity?

When you verify your account, we ask you to provide a video selfie and your identity document or licence, so that we can verify your identity. In some cases, additional identity documents (such as a passport) may be requested as part of this process.


Why does Uber make you take a selfie?

To help verify that your account is yours, and is not being used by other people, we may occasionally ask you to take a real-time photo of yourself before you go online. HOW DO I TAKE A REAL-TIME PHOTO OF MYSELF? When prompted, take a real-time photo of yourself and submit it through the app.


Does Uber track their drivers?

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.


Is it safe to Uber alone?

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.


Do Uber drivers see your profile?

If you've uploaded a photo, they can see it when you request and during a ride. When the ride is complete they can't see your info. The importance of uploading a photo is that both you and the driver can verify that the correct ride is given to the correct passenger.


Do Uber drivers see your full name?

The new feature also tells you what information of yours Uber never shows your delivery person. For example, your delivery person never gets access to your payment method, phone number, the rating you give them, your profile photo or your last name (unless it's required for alcohol purchases).


Can Uber drivers see your passenger rating?

Your rating is the average of your last 500 trips, and is measured out of 5 stars. Ratings are anonymous, so neither you nor the driver partner will see individual ratings, just a breakdown of overall ratings in the Privacy Centre.