Can Someone Else Drive on My Uber Account?

Short answer: No. Uber says that in the US, account holders are not permitted to share their account, and it lists sharing an account under identity fraud. Its Real-Time ID Check (an in-app selfie that must match your profile photo) is designed to catch it. NYC's deactivation law, which is currently blocked by a court, would still let companies deactivate drivers for account sharing with no advance notice. Each driver needs their own account.

This page is about sharing an app account. Letting someone drive your car is a separate question: see can someone else drive my TLC vehicle.

What Uber says

On its deactivation page, Uber lists these under fraud and identity fraud:

• a driver "representing themself as someone they are not";
• submitting documents that don't belong to them;
• sharing their account with someone else (Uber notes that in the US, account holders are not permitted to share).

Uber also lists failed Real-Time ID Checks as a safety reason. The real-time photo must match the profile photo. Uber says common errors include photos of photos and letting others take the photo.

Why it is treated so seriously

Local Law 52 of 2026 defines account sharing as "permitting another person to use the high-volume for-hire vehicle driver's taxi and limousine commission driver's license, technology system login credentials, or driver platform login credentials, while performing driving services." It puts account sharing in the same no-notice group as egregious misconduct and a pattern of repeated fraud. A federal court blocked the law in July 2026, but even if it takes effect, it would give no protection from deactivation for account sharing.

Passengers also expect the driver to be the person shown in the app. TLC licenses each driver personally, and your TLC license number is tied to you.

Common situations

• "My brother has a TLC license too." He still needs his own app account. Sharing yours is not allowed, even between licensed drivers.
• "I'm sick; can my friend finish my week?" No. Check whether you can use paid sick leave instead.
• "Someone asked for my login code to 'help' with my account." Don't share it. Uber says it will never call, text or email you to ask for your password or verification code (Uber). If someone got into your account, contact Uber through the app right away.
• "My pay went to someone else's bank card." See Uber earnings sent to someone else.

If you were deactivated for account sharing

If you did not share your account (for example, the Real-Time ID Check failed because of poor light or a changed look), request a review in the app and explain. Provide a clear current photo and your ID. If someone else got into your account without permission, say so and include any messages or reports. Read deactivated by Uber or Lyft: what to do for the full steps.

If your TLC license is also involved, see will the apps cut me off if TLC suspends me. This is general information, not legal advice.