Can Uber drivers see your picture?

Riders are also able to confirm that drivers can’t see certain private information — including their last name, phone number, profile photo, and the rating they give their driver. Uber says the driver’s license plate information will be deleted from the rider’s app within 30 days.

Why does Uber ask for a picture?

Once submitted, Uber processes your photo only for the purpose of verifying that you are wearing a mask or face covering. Riders who are prompted to submit a photo showing that they are wearing a mask or face covering must complete this step before they may be permitted to request a ride.

Why do Lyft drivers have cameras?

Drivers rely on dash-cam footage to guard against bad reviews or false accusations from passengers, which can get them kicked off platforms like Uber and Lyft. They also use these recordings to ensure they get paid properly if something changes mid-trip, like a rider requesting an extra stop.

What is privacy mode in Uber?

Beginning this week, Uber riders using the iOS version of the ride-hailing company’s app will find a new series of privacy prompts that includes the ability to deny Uber the right to track your whereabouts.

Can Uber drivers see your ride history?

The current version of the Uber driver’s app allows a driver you’ve used to look at your entire ride history with exact addresses, even after you delete your account. That means that your past drivers can go back and look up your exact address. We’ll pause for another shudder.

Can Uber drivers see your number?

Uber allows you to contact your driver without revealing your phone number by placing a free call directly within the Uber app. When you call or text, drivers will not see your personal phone number.

Does LYFT require a photo?

Passengers: upload a clear photo of yourself to the app. This way, drivers can easily spot you and feel safer when you get in their car. Every Lyft driver applicant must submit a valid driver’s license, social security number, proof of vehicle insurance, and more. All drivers also undergo background checks.

Can Uber drivers record you?

Drivers are permitted to record rides for security documentation, but may not broadcast or publish the footage. “Broadcasting a person’s image, audio, or video recording is a violation of these terms and may result in loss of account access,” Uber’s guidelines state.

Do Uber and Lyft have cameras?

Both Uber and Lyft driver policies allow for dash cameras, but the companies differ to local laws about recording passengers, and the onus is on you to abide by those laws. Most states regulate recording devices to some extent. The restrictions are broken down into “one-party consent” and “all-party consent.”

How do I request a wheelchair ride on Uber or Lyft?

Riders with fixed-frame wheelchairs can turn on Access Mode to request rides. In regions where Access Mode is available, riders can request wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Learn more about WAV rides. All Lyft drivers are required by law and Lyft’s policy to transport riders who use foldable mobility devices.

Are Uber and Lyft drivers still holding out for stimulus packages?

Uber and Lyft have put millions into these efforts, but some former drivers aren’t even looking at these stimulus packages or trying to get in on surge pricing. A large percentage who are still holding out. “Drivers are in a low-key strike,” Nicole Moore, a volunteer organizer with Rideshare Drivers United, told CNBC.

What information do Uber drivers see before accepting a fare request?

Updated (2/5/2018): The information seen by the drivers upon a fare request – before choosing to accept – change frequently, as Uber continues to make adjustments for various reasons. A lof of the information such as name, destination or rider contact information are not displayed in fear of drivers cherry picking their passengers.

What are the biggest mistakes Uber and Lyft passengers make?

Here are 10 of the biggest mistakes that Uber and Lyft passengers make that cost them. Requesting a carpool over a regular ride. The carpool features of Uber and Lyft were designed for multiple passengers to share a ride from near point A to point B.