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Can you use Uber if you live in a different state?

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As long as you have an Uber account, you can use the service anywhere that has Uber.

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Does Uber affect or notify my insurance of driving for Uber?

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Uber's insurance does not have anything to do with your own personal insurance. When you are taking an Uber trip, you are covered by Uber. Your personal insurance only covers you when you are not driving for Uber.

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Can I enter international phone number?

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You can, as long as you are in the country where your number was assigned. If you're driving in the USA and have a Paris phone number, for example, you'll need to get a USA number.

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How much is the cost to sign up?

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Uber has no signup fee. If you want to become an Uber driver, your city may require you to get a business license. The price of those varies across cities.

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What zip code do you enter?

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Enter the zip code where you live.

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I only have a cell phone, can I still be an Uber customer? Also, how do I know if I give my credit card number on the internet that I am really dealing with uber?

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If you don't have a smartphone, you'll still need access to the Internet to use Uber. If you can get to a web browser, sign up or log in to your Uber account, and book rides that way.

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How long after I sign up does it take before I can use Uber?

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You can use Uber right away.

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How do I pay for grandson' s uber ride?

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Uber rides automatically deduct from the credit card linked with the account.

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I don't have a credit card.

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You can link your PayPal account to Uber.

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What is the promo code?

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If you have a promotional code from another Uber user, you can enter it in the blank provided. If you don't have one don't worry--it's not required.

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I did not get an email or text message after signing up completely.

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Visit the Uber website and attempt to sign in with the password you've selected. Once you're logged in, click "Verify mobile" or "Verify email" to resend those messages.

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I tried to scan my credit card to pay but no indication received by me whether it got info or not. I finally just gave up.

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If scanning your credit card isn't working, type the credit card information into the blanks provided instead.

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Do you charge by the ride or by the person?

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Uber has base rates for time and distance. They do not charge per person.

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What is postal code?

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The postal (or zip) code is specific to your town or neighborhood. To find out your postal code, visit your local post office.

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Can one credit card account be used for multiply registrations?

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Yes.

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Do I need to tip Uber drivers?

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Currently, there is no way to tip an Uber driver through the app system.

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Can you use a non- smart phone?

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Uber requires a smartphone for drivers and users of the service. This is because you'll need to use their app.

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Is Uber going to FLL airport?

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Use your Uber app to determine the distance limitations in your area.

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Why can I not submit my zip code?

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It's possible that Uber is not yet established in your area, or that the website is malfunctioning.

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What number do I call in Covington to reserve Uber?

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Uber rides are reserved using the Uber app on your smartphone.

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Uber says my sign-in phone number is not valid.

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If you're unable to log in to Uber, try logging in and verifying your personal information on the Uber website . You can have a new code send to you on the website as well.

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What are the terms and conditions to work for uber?

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These terms and conditions change often, so visit Uber's website for the most updated information.

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How can I prevent Uber getting access to my contact list when I sign up? I don't want them accessing all my friends' details.

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Uber will not contact any of your contacts on your behalf unless you specifically choose to send them invites.

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I tried to sign up and gave my email and yet every time I try to get Uber and sign in, they tell me there is an error.

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Try signing in to the website instead of the app. If you're unable to sign in, you'll see an option to reset your password. Proceed with that process.

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Can I book Uber from my computer?

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Sign in to m.uber.com and book your car that way.

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Is a tip included in amount billed to credit card?

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No. If you want to tip your Uber driver (which is appreciated by drivers), you'll have to tip with cash.

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They keep saying I already have an acct. I don't what do I do to get a ride?

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Navigate to the Uber login page and input the email address they claim is already in use. Click "Forgot Password" to have a password link sent to that email address, then reset the password on the account.

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I can't open uber app. I was a driver.

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Try deleting and reinstalling the app.

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