Uber for Teens
Uber for Teens is a service that lets young people aged 13-17 ride with Uber, as long as they have their parent or guardian’s permission. After a teen is invited by their guardian to sign up, they can start booking their own trips.
Key features for parents and guardians
- You’ll be alerted when your teen requests a ride.
- You can track their ride in real-time.
- Safety features include PIN verification and RideCheck+.
- Access to Uber’s Safety line is available during trips.
For more details, visit Uber for Teens.
Uber for Teens eligibility
- Uber for Teens is only in select cities.
- It’s available to certain drivers.
- Look for notifications in your Driver app about availability in your area.
Opt out or in for Teen trips
- Go to the Preferences icon in the Driver app.
- In “Trip Filters,” toggle Teen trips on or off.
Identifying an Uber for Teens trip
Uber for Teens trips are marked as “UberX • Teen” on your offer card. Remember, you may encounter minors using non-teen accounts. You can cancel these trips by choosing ‘Unaccompanied minor’ as your reason.
Impact on driver rating
- Ratings not related to your service, like app issues, don’t affect your overall score.
- You can always decline trips without hurting your rating.
- Canceling a trip for unaccompanied minors won’t impact your rating. Remember to inform the rider if you cancel.
Communication with guardians
- Direct communication with guardians is not an option.
- However, they might call you during a trip. Your number remains private.
Need Help or Support? If there’s an issue with an Uber for Teens trip
Select the concerning trip in the app or reach out to support.