Can you smoke in Uber cars?

Can you smoke in Uber cars? You are not allowed to smoke in an Uber or Lyft. You can always ask your Driver, and you might get lucky by him allowing it. Otherwise, the smell lingers and could cause problems for passengers after you.

What is the Uber whistleblower?

Show. The Uber files is a global investigation based on a trove of 124,000 documents that were leaked to the Guardian by Mark MacGann, Uber's former chief lobbyist in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Has Uber ever been kidnapped?

Kidnappings involving ride-hailing services are not unprecedented. In 2019, a college student was killed in Columbia, S.C., after she got into a car she mistook for her Uber.

What to do if you feel unsafe in an Uber?

Trust your instincts and use your best judgment when requesting a ride with Uber. If you ever feel that you're in an urgent situation, you can call 911 by using the Emergency Button located in your app.

Does Uber have cameras in the car?

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.

How many Uber murders are there?

Additionally, Uber says nine people were murdered during Uber rides and 58 people died in auto-related crashes. The numbers represent the first set of publicly available data regarding the safety of Uber's ride-hailing platform and how it compares to national US averages.

Can you choose a female Uber driver?

In the high-tech world that offers you the opportunity to hail a ride through an app on your mobile phone, you might think it's easy to choose whether you would like a man or a woman driver. Not so fast — neither Uber nor Lyft offer you the choice to choose the sex of your driver.

What annoys Uber drivers?

What to do if Uber smells like smoke?

You could try politely requesting the windows be opened to try to flush it out. A heavy smoke smell suggesting its impregnated into the upholstery would be legitimate grounds for refusing, in my opinion. Can Uber drivers refuse a ride if they don't like the look of their passengers?

What will get you banned from Uber?

Use of inappropriate and abusive language or gestures. For example, asking overly personal questions, using verbal threats, and making comments or gestures that are aggressive, sexual, discriminatory, or disrespectful. 4. Unwanted contact with the driver or fellow passenger after the trip is over.

What is the biggest Uber scandal?

Booking Fake Rides Perhaps one of the most widespread Uber scandals, the earliest days of Uber were tainted by the sabotage of other ride-sharing apps. Uber drivers, employees, and managers would schedule rides on other apps to book them and then cancel at the last minute.

Why did Uber charge me $150?

If your driver claims you left a mess in their car, you'll receive an email explaining that a cleaning fee is being applied to your ride. The most common cause of the cleaning fee is food stains, fluid stains, vomit, animal hair, sand, and dirt. This passenger got the maximum cleaning fee, $150. Ouch.

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.

Can a 13 year old ride an Uber alone?

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.