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what if i only have cash? Would I be able to get the same price?
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Depends on the company
It depends on which rideshare service you are looking to use! Most rideshare services like Uber and Lyft only accept payment through the app, in other words you need a debit or credit card to use these services. A few smaller rideshare services do accept cash and typically the price would be the same whether the ride was paid for in cash or via credit. If you let me know your location I can see if any of these companies that accept cash are in your area.
If you choose a traditional taxi service you can pay in cash or via a credit card and normally the price is the same. Sometimes, however, there is a credit card surcharge and in these instances you would save a few dollars by paying in cash.
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In the United States, Uber/Lyft does NOT accept cash as a form of payment. If you DO somehow find a driver willing to take the ride for cash, just remember, you are taking what could easily turn out to be an UNINSURED RIDE should an accident occur. Personal insurance policies EXCLUDE drives 'for hire'. In other words, if you're getting paid to take someone somewhere, that ride is NOT insured and requires commercial insurance. Thoretically, even if you have added Rideshare coverage to your policy, that covers Rideshare rides and NOT cash rides. Those rides would require TRUE commercial insurance which is WAY more expensive than Rideshare coverage. So let the customer beware and if you do this, know that you're doing it fully informed.
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