Uber Pets Rules

Uber is finally rolling out a solution for desperate pet parents in need of a ride.

Uber pets rules. First the ground rules. Dogs in uber rides. If you don t ask for permission expect to get a low rating from that driver and don t be surprised if the driver. With uber pet the choice to accept pets still rests with each individual driver.

However that decision is now made in the app s driver preferences menu before a ride is ever requested. Prior to this feature being launched passengers who wanted or needed to bring a pet on their uber ride often took a shot in the dark or just did it anyway. Uber said it did not anticipate any immediate disruptions because of the ruling for its more than 100 000 drivers in california. It should be noted that passengers with service animals will not be required or expected.

Lyft meanwhile turned its attention to the november ballot. You can use the uber app to send a text message or call your driver. Uber pet will launch in select cities on october 16 and allows passengers to communicate to their driver that they ll be bringing their pet on the trip as well. Thus drivers who opt out of having animals in their cars won t be paired with a rider who selects an uber pet fare.

The uber pet policy says. Service dogs provide their owners with assistance to help with a range of disabilities such as deafness or blindness not all of which may be immediately apparent. Keep in mind that these animals may need to sit next to their owner and. Have you ever wondered what happens on uber or lyft rides.

You must always allow service dogs in uber rides to accompany their riders it s the law. Uber pet will likely help set the mind s of those traveling with pets at ease since prior to the test there was no official way of notifying drivers that one intended to bring their pets. 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. The only options were to try to contact a driver ahead of time or.

It s a good idea to call your driver after you match with them to ask for permission. It matches animal owners with dr.