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Can I request a female Uber or Lyft driver?

Unfortunately you cannot select a preference of driver on either service. You can however choose your individual driver on Waze Carpool.

Are Uber or Lyft drivers self employed?

Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors rather than employees. Both companies do not pay Social Security, Medicare, or state taxes for their drivers nor do they pay into unemployment funds. A self-employed driver is required to file as independent contractors on their state and federal income tax returns.

Are Uber or Lyft drivers allowed to talk on the phone?

What is Uber or Lyft Black?

Uber Uber Black is a premium ride service for riders who want to travel in high-end sedans or SUVs. Uber Black driver-partners are experienced drivers with high ratings and commercial licenses. Lyft Lyft Lux Black offers a high-end riding experience to passengers. This premium feature connects riders to black vehicles with leather seats driven by […]

Will Uber or Lyft deliver cigarettes?

Will Uber or Lyft deliver beer?

Drivers with Uber and Lyft are paid to carry passengers to destinations and won’t provide personal shopping services. The drinking age requirement also prevents Uber and Lyft drivers from purchasing alcohol for riders.

Can Uber or Lyft drivers deliver items?

Can Uber or Lyft deliver food?

Uber delivers food from area restaurants through its UberEats service. This food delivery service directs Uber drivers to partner restaurants near the requester’s home through a separate app.

Will an Uber or Lyft driver carry luggage?

Uber and Lyft drivers are able to carry luggage with space dependent on vehicle size. You can use the number of seats in each ride type to select the ride option for your luggage needs. A good rule of thumb is to select the six-seat Uber XL or Lyft XL option to ensure luggage space for multiple passengers. Most drivers […]

Will Uber or Lyft drive in snow?

Uber and Lyft encourage their drivers to operate during inclement weather to serve riders who need to reach their destinations. A limited supply of drivers in each app means surge pricing is likely during snowy conditions. In many regions, SUV options are available at an additional expense to give you peace of mind in case […]