There is no reason for your driver to know your full name, address or any other personal information. Both Uber and Lyft use technology that keeps your personal details safe. Even if you need to call your driver before they arrive, your number is hidden.
Can I use my preferred name as an Uber driver?
Updating your name or preferred nameSelect on the menu in the top right-hand corner and choose Account. Select on your name under your profile photo. Type your preferred name into the box. Click Save.
Should you tell an Uber driver your name?
Can I use my friends Uber driver account?
We are committed to keeping our users safe, which includes making sure that people who use our app are who they say they are. For this reason, account sharing (allowing other people to use your account) is not allowed when you use the Uber Driver app to drive or deliver.
Can I choose the gender of my Uber driver?
In the high-tech world that offers you the opportunity to hail a ride through an app on your mobile phone, you might think it's easy to choose whether you would like a man or a woman driver. Not so fast — neither Uber nor Lyft offer you the choice to choose the sex of your driver.