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Help keep one another safe
Everyone has a role to play in helping to create a safe environment. That’s why we have standards on account sharing, account holder age, and more.
Account sharing
Account sharing is not allowed. To use any Uber app, you need to register and maintain an active account. Don’t let another person use your account, and never share your login information with anyone else.
Protect your account. Don’t let someone else access your account. Requesting a ride or delivery for another person who meets our age requirement is fine and not a violation of Uber’s Community Guidelines.
Protect your account. Never let someone else accept requests through the Uber apps using your account.
Protect your account. Never let someone else rent a scooter or bike using your account.
People under the age of 18
You must be 18 years or older to have an Uber account. This means that you must be at least 18 years old to ride on a bike or scooter or unaccompanied in a car. Adults can’t request a ride for someone under the age of 18 or allow children to ride alone—they must be accompanied by an adult. When ordering food, children are also not allowed to use an adult’s Uber Eats account by themselves.
If you notice at pickup or delivery that your rider or customer looks under 18, you can decline the trip or delivery and report it to Uber. Note that refusing or canceling trips on this basis will not impact your driver or delivery person rating. It’s also a good idea to let your rider or customer know why you can’t accept the trip or complete the delivery, so they’re not left wondering what happened.
Adults can’t request a ride for someone under the age of 18 or allow them to ride alone.
People under the age of 18 are not allowed to use an adult’s Uber Eats account to request deliveries. And anyone under the age of 21 is not allowed to order or receive alcohol deliveries.
People under the age of 18 aren’t allowed to rent a bike or scooter using the Uber app.
Extra passengers
When driving with Uber, no one other than the requesting rider and the rider's guests are permitted in the vehicle. When riding with Uber, the account holder is responsible for the behavior of their entire party. If you request a ride or a delivery or rent a bike or scooter for another adult, you’re held responsible for their behavior during their trip or delivery.
Vehicle information
For an easy pickup or delivery dropoff, the Uber apps give riders and customers identifying information about drivers and delivery people and their vehicles, including their license plate number, vehicle make and model, profile picture, and name.
So that Uber can provide accurate information, let us know your vehicle information and any updates to your documentation that may become invalid, like a driver’s license that's about to expire.
Always check your ride against the information provided in the app. Don't get into a car with a driver who doesn’t have the correct identifying information.
Seat belts
Seat belt use can be the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries related to car crashes. Every driver, delivery person using a vehicle, and rider—including those in the back seat—should always buckle up. Riders should request a car that has enough seat belts for everyone in their party, and drivers can decline a ride if there are not enough seat belts for every passenger in their car.
Use of cameras or other video or audio recording devices
Drivers may choose to install and use video cameras, dash cams, or other recording devices for the purpose of fulfilling transportation services.
Local law or regulations may require individuals using recording equipment in vehicles to fully disclose to riders that they are being recorded in or around a vehicle and to obtain consent. Please check local regulations in your city to determine if these apply.
Broadcasting a person’s image, audio, or video recording is not allowed.
Helmets for bikes, motorcycles, and scooters
For your safety, when riding a bike, motorcycle, or scooter, find a helmet that fits well. Helmets can help protect you when worn according to the manufacturer’s instructions: low on your forehead and snug under your chin.
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Be alert
Being out on the road means doing your part to help keep yourself and others safe. This means keeping your eyes on the road, being well rested, and watching for situations that may require quick action. We review rider and customer reports of potentially unsafe driving behavior.
Proper maintenance and upkeep
Drivers are expected to maintain their cars with brakes, seat belts, and tires in good operating condition, according to industry safety and maintenance standards.
Share the road
Safe roadways means practicing safe behavior, which includes looking out for all travelers, regardless of how they get around.
Always look over your shoulder before exiting a vehicle, and keep an eye out for bicyclists, cars, pedestrians, and scooters.
Keep a lookout for other people who are traveling by bike, by scooter, or on foot, and be aware of the road conditions ahead of you.
Additional guidelines for Uber Eats
In addition to following all of Uber’s Community Guidelines, see our standards for Uber Eats orders and deliveries.
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