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Hi umm if I get a ride from y’all, can I pay with cash
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Try a traditional taxi!
Most rideshare companies do not accept cash, you have to pay via credit card through their app. However, there are a select few in some markets that do accept cash and you can always call a taxi which will accept cash as well!
Try using our RideGuru Fare Comparison Calculator to find your ride!
lilly
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Some drivers may accept cash. Chances of finding a driver on the day anf time you need one may not be easy unless you know of a place where a few drivers may sit. I have people approach me asking to drive them for cash but decline them for obvious reasons. Yes I pick up strangers all the time but Uber knows where I am and has info on the rider. Driver is not covered under insrance if its cash. It's their own insurance at that time if they get in accident. I do have additional ride share insurance but not every driver does. You risk losing your insurance if company finds out and you dont have additional ride share insurance. However I have done it on a few occassions for extenuating circumstances but its not the best thing to do. I do know there are drivers that will do it finding one is the issue. The only thing I can suggest is looking for a car with stickers on it and approach driver. Best to approach a male driver as a female driver we can be more uncomfortable taking a m…
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Some drivers may accept cash. Chances of finding a driver on the day anf time you need one may not be easy unless you know of a place where a few drivers may sit. I have people approach me asking to drive them for cash but decline them for obvious reasons. Yes I pick up strangers all the time but Uber knows where I am and has info on the rider. Driver is not covered under insrance if its cash. It's their own insurance at that time if they get in accident. I do have additional ride share insurance but not every driver does. You risk losing your insurance if company finds out and you dont have additional ride share insurance. However I have done it on a few occassions for extenuating circumstances but its not the best thing to do. I do know there are drivers that will do it finding one is the issue. The only thing I can suggest is looking for a car with stickers on it and approach driver. Best to approach a male driver as a female driver we can be more uncomfortable taking a male for cash. You can try putting your general location on here to see if anyone will get back to you. If you find someone you may want to ask if they are willing to give their phone number so you can call if you need more rides.
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No, the system is not set up for cash and therefore if any driver agrees to do so, you're at extreme risk of being uninsured in the event of an accident. I would definitely recommend against doing that unless the driver has commercial insurance.
Yeah, in some cities Uber accepts cash. The app gives you "cash" as a payment option, and the driver is instructed to accept cash at the end of the trip. Uber's portion of the fare will be automatically deducted from the driver's pay.
https://ride.guru/lounge/p/cash-vs-credit-card