What info can an Uber driver see?
What info can an Uber driver see? Do Uber drivers see my profile photo and last name on their screen? On a ping screen we see your first name, rating and ETA to your pickup spot. Nothing more. While en route, we could dig into waybill and sometimes see the first letter of your last name (as in Densel B).
Can Uber give out personal information?
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.
How do I stop Uber from tracking my location?
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.
Does Uber share my location?
People you share your trip with will see where you are on a live map, trip status, and details like your name, phone number, and license plate number. They won't see your rider's trip route or any information about your riders.
Can Uber drivers see your whole name?
Do Uber drivers see my profile photo and last name on their screen? On a ping screen we see your first name, rating and ETA to your pickup spot. Nothing more. While en route, we could dig into waybill and sometimes see the first letter of your last name (as in Densel B).
How do I Delete my Uber history?
Go to menu ? History. Select the ride you want to delete. Scroll down to Delete ride and tap Delete.
Does Uber track your location?
Uber's life is built above a very sophisticated GPS tracking system that helps both the drivers and the customers to collect GPS Gyroscope and acceleration data during their trips. Important data is collected during the Uber trips and transmitted to the servers for processing and long term storage.
Can Uber drivers see my ride history?
At each stage of the trip, drivers only see what they need to know to pick you up and get you to your destination.
Can you hide your name as a Uber driver?
- Your name must be clearly listed on your driver's license and must match the name you used to register your Uber account.
Do Uber drivers prefer short or long trips?
Do Uber drivers prefer long or short rides? The majority of drivers often choose longer journeys since shorter trips require spending too much time arriving to the pickup, waiting for the rider, and then beginning to make money.
Does Uber share data with police?
U.S. Law Enforcement The ECPA prohibits Uber from disclosing certain categories of user data without legal process, such as a subpoena, court order, or search warrant. There are also certain exceptions to ECPA's prohibition on sharing user data.
What data does Uber track?
The data is stored into the database for supply and demand algorithm analysis. Driver data is used for autonomous car research, surge pricing, tracking the location of drivers, monitoring driver's speed, motion and acceleration and identifying if a driver is working for a competing cab sharing company.
Can Uber driver see your phone number?
So, unless you say to them “here's my personal number” they would have no way to know it. 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?
Why do Uber drivers accept and cancel?
That's the most common reason for cancellation. It's a destination that they didn't want to go to, said Khosrowshahi. The ability to know the destination before accepting a ride was the most requested feature by drivers, he said.
Is Uber safe for females?
Our Community Guidelines prohibit sexual assault and sexual misconduct of any kind while using Uber. Personal space and privacy should be respected, period. If something happens, you can report it to Uber in the app during or after your trip. We'll take appropriate action to help keep our platform safe.
How are Uber drivers monitored?
Real time ID check To make sure that registered drivers are the ones driving, a real-time identification check system has been implemented. Drivers are randomly asked to take in real-time a photo of themselves, and the photo is then compared to the one logged on their Uber account.
Can Uber drivers see your picture?
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.
How much do you tip Uber drivers?
How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.
Do Uber drivers see your tip?
Can I see how much I was tipped by a specific rider or customer? To protect your customer's privacy, you'll be able to see the tip you receive on the trip receipt but will not see that individual's name or photo.
Can Uber driver ask where you are going?
An Uber driver is never supposed to know the destination until the trip has started. But some drivers are said to be calling passengers in advance and finding out where the passengers want to go, which is against Uber policy.
Is it OK to sit in the front seat of an Uber?
Updating our no-front-seat policy However, to give drivers space, we ask that riders only use the front seat if it's required because of the size of their group.
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.