Uber Pets Policy

The program has been available outside the u s.

Uber pets policy. Pet friendly rides allow you to bring your pet on an uber trip. Pets come in all shapes and sizes furry feathered or scaley but uber pet is primarily for dogs and cats. Read uber s service animal policy to learn about riding with a service animal offering or refusing service to riders with service animals and more. Skip to main content.

Answered july 20 2020 uber drivers are required to allow service animals on board but allowing pets would be up to the individual driver and the individual pet. Please note in accordance with uber s policies on service animals service animals are permitted to accompany riders at all times without extra charge regardless of whether it is a pet friendly trip. Uber pet which is yes a real thing and actually spelled as uberpet is set to launch tomorrow october 16 2019 in seven select u s. The uber pet policy says.

As uber drivers are independent contractors driving their own cars they are allowed to decline a rider who is traveling with a pet such as a cat or a dog. Uberis giving riders a new option to make sure their drivers are in the loop about pet passengers. The company says it s testing uber pet which allows riders to give their drivers advance notice. Drivers are not required to take pets especially if it s raining or the animal is wet or muddy or if the driver is uncomfortable with the demeanor of the particular animal.

Starting november 16th riders in austin denver nashville. If you re planning to ride with a pet that s not a service animal it s good practice to contact the uber driver who accepted your ride request to let them know. You can use the uber app to send a text message or call your driver. Paul phoenix and tampa.

The best practice for getting ordering an uber when you are with your dog is to immediately call the driver after you have requested your ride and explain that you have your dog with you. State and federal law prohibit drivers using the uber driver app from denying service to riders with service animals because of the service animals and from otherwise discriminating. Uber is testing a new ride option called uber pet through which you can give drivers a heads up that you re bringing your pet along. Uber pet is limited to one pet per trip.

What types of animals can i bring. Cities and metro areas. Uber sign up service animal policy. Pet policy non service animals although drivers aren t allowed to bring their own furry friends along for the ride when driving after all some passengers have allergies or are otherwise uncomfortable with unfamiliar animals some passengers will ask to bring their pets along with them when requesting a ride.