Uber Pets Policy
Here are the policies outlined by uber.
Uber pets policy. Skip to main content. Check out uber s assistance animal policy to learn more. The uber pet policy says. Uber s policies which is in accordance with state and federal law are that service animals are allowed to ride at all times at no extra cost.
However that decision is now made in the app s driver preferences menu before a ride is ever requested. Uber pet will be available to all customers. If you re riding with a service animal you do not need to request uber pet. 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 sign up service animal policy. Scroll through your ride options and choose uber pet. 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. 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.
In accordance with state and federal laws as well as uber s policies service animals are permitted to accompany riders at all times. You can use the uber app to send a text message or call your driver. Pet friendly rides allow you to bring your pet on an uber trip. If you re traveling with a pet that s not a service animal drivers may choose whether or not to allow the pet in their vehicle.
Local law requires transport service providers to accept assistance animals into their vehicles. You can use the uber app to send a text message or call your driver. If you re traveling with a pet that s not a service animal drivers may choose whether or not to allow the pet in their vehicle. Confirm your ride and get ready to hit the road with your furry friend.
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. 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. Open the uber app and tell us where to. In accordance with state and federal laws as well as uber s policies service animals are permitted to accompany riders at all times.
If you re planning to ride with a pet that s not a service animal it s good practice to contact the driver who accepted your ride request to let them know. Do i need to restrain my pet. Thus drivers who opt out of having animals in their cars won t be paired with a rider who selects an uber pet fare. Starting november 16th riders in austin denver nashville.
With uber pet the choice to accept pets still rests with each individual driver. Riding with service animals.