Can Uber see my last name?

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.

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 you choose a female driver on Uber?

To keep from taking chances with Uber and Lyft, which do not allow passengers to choose their driver's gender, female passengers may prefer to hail a ride from companies that only work with female drivers. Such companies include: SheSafe.

Can a Lyft driver see your full name?

Rider information shared with Driver: As part of surfacing the ride request and enabling the ride, we share with the Driver the Rider's pickup and destination, location, name, profile photo, rating, Rider statistics (like approximate number of rides and years as a Rider), and information the Rider includes in their ...

Can I delete my Uber driver account and make another one?

This is one of the reasons why it's important to be well-behaved from the jump. Can I delete my Uber driver account and make a new one? Yes, you can delete your account and create a new one.

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.

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.

Should you sit behind Uber driver?

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.

Can I delete my Uber account?

How do I stay safe on Uber?

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.

Can I change my name on Uber driver?

If have a driver-partner account in addition to a rider account, you won't be able to edit your name in the rider app. Instead, you can tell us the name you'd prefer on your account. We'll update both your rider and driver-partner accounts.

Does Uber share your information?

“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.

Do Ubers have cameras inside?

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.

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 like cash tips?

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.

Does Uber monitor their drivers?

Driver screening 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.

Do Uber drivers see the fare before accepting?

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.

Can Uber drivers accept cash tips?

You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Giving cash directly to your driver is always an option. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.