Uber's Community Guidelines state that having open containers of alcohol in the vehicle is just one of things that aren't allowed when riding in an Uber. Other things that violate Uber's policy include: Not having children accompanied by parents.
Some states allow open containers in a car, but Lyft and Uber have policies against it. If one of your passengers has a drink, either in a glass or a party cup, ask them to dump it. If they say it is not alcohol, explain that the rideshare company has a policy of no drinks of any kind in the car.
Most people don't know that it is illegal to drink in the back of an Uber or taxi in NSW or Victoria or Western Australia. In Queensland you aren't allowed to drink in a public place, including public transport such as an Uber.It could get you a $126.15 spot fine.
NSW legislation only refers to drivers, so there is currently no restriction on passengers drinking alcohol while in a car. However, passengers are not allowed to consume alcohol on public transport such as a bus, train, taxi or ferry. This includes being in possession of an open container of alcohol.
Before entering the vehicle, ask the driver for the name of the passenger they're waiting for before revealing your name. Wondering where to sit in an Uber? – Avoid the front seat. Riding in the back seat gives you distance from the driver and the ability to exit the car if you need to avoid a dangerous situation.
Uber has launched a new feature in Australia offering women and non-binary drivers the option to accept trip requests from women passengers only, if they choose.
Generally no. You can ask the driver, but I will tell you to add a stop. Some drivers prefer you don't eat or bring drinks (closed water bottles are usually fine).
Under the NSW Road Rules, any child under 7 years old transported in ridesharing vehicles is required to be secured in the correct child restraint. Different rules apply to taxis. By age, the requirements are: Age 0 – 6 months: Child must be secured in an approved rearward facing child restraint.
It is illegal to drive while drinking an alcoholic beverage in every Australian state, except South Australia. This applies whether or not you are under the legal limit.
Alcohol-free zones apply to public roads and footpaths, while alcohol-prohibited areas apply to parks and civic spaces. Timed restrictions are also used. Where restrictions are in place alcohol consumption is not permitted in these areas, and police have the power to confiscate alcohol.
Uber drivers can now see trip destination before accepting ride.
Australian Capital Territory
ACT was the first Australian state to legalise Uber in October 2015. The rideshare regulations in the ACT include background checks, car inspections, and insurance requirements.
The good news is that you can absolutely take luggage in your Uber. In fact, for many trips (such as to the airport), your driver will probably expect you to have a bag or two. However, that doesn't mean that you can take all your friends and all your things on an Uber trip. The vehicles have limited space, after all.
An Uber or Lyft driver is required to be sober when working under either company. If they are found smoking or driving in the vehicle while a rider is present, they will likely lose their job as their negligent actions may pose a safety risk to the rider.
If you insist on rating your drivers a one just be alert to the fact that there are a lot more passengers than drivers so if you continue to block drivers you'll be taking the bus. You cannot block a driver on your Uber app.
Legal drinking age – you must be 18 or older to buy alcohol or to drink alcohol in a licensed venue. Selling alcohol – it's illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under 18 or to someone who is already drunk. Labelling – all packaged alcohol must show how many standard drinks it contains.
While it's illegal to drink alcohol while driving in Australia, no matter whether you're under the limit or not, Australia has no specific laws against eating or drinking non-alcoholic beverages while driving.
What the law is. You must keep both hands on the wheel at all times unless changing gears or indicating. It doesn't matter whether you're driving an automatic or a manual – the law is the same across Australia.
To have an Uber account and be able to request rides, a rider has to be at least 18 years of age. Anyone under that age must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older on all rides. As a driver, you should decline the ride request if you believe the person requesting the ride is under 18.
Uber car seats
If you are planning on riding with small children, then you should bring a child seat or baby seat for them. If you don't have the correct child car seat, children can travel without one – but only if they travel on a rear seat, and wear an adult seat belt if they're 3 or older.
If you have purchased or own one or both of the pre-approved models, you can use your own child seat. To be eligible for Uber Child Seat trips, you will need to have both approved child seat models, and have any seats not purchased through Baby Bunting assessed by Baby Bunting prior to taking trips.
Sure, you can ask. You can also include the stop in your initial request. I drive people, I don't do UberEats or Postmates or those others, so if I see a stop come up on Uber or Lyft with a restaurant or grocery store you won't see me.
Whether you give your driver cash or just tip through the app, they receive 100 percent of the tip; Uber, Lyft, Gett and Via don't take a cut. Generally, drivers are just happy to get a tip, Mr. Helling said, and many don't have a preference for cash versus tipping directly in the app.
You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, or from your emailed trip receipt.