Can Uber drivers smoke?

From what I can gather, the general consensus among drivers is that smoking in their own vehicle would be bad for ratings, and thus, bad for business. But Uber does not specifically prohibit smoking. Lyft does have a no smoking
no smoking
Smoking bans are usually enacted in an attempt to protect non-smokers from the effects of secondhand smoke, which include an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other diseases.
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policy listed on their guidelines.
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Are Uber vehicles smoke free?

The rule is supposed to be that Uber cars are supposed to be smoke free. But you can't specifically request a car that has never been smoked in. Just request a car and refuse the ride if it smells like smoke.
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Can Lyft drivers smoke in car?

Smoking inside Lyft cars is against our community rules. There may be passengers entering the car who have respiratory issues or may be bothered by the smell, so in the spirit of respect for everyone in our community, we ask that you refrain.
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What disqualifies an Uber driver?

Criminal background check

Convictions for felonies, violent crimes, sexual offenses, and registered sex offender status, among other types of criminal records, are also disqualifying. Pending charges for those categories of crimes are also disqualifying, unless and until such charges are resolved in your favor.
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Can Lyft drivers vape?

are Lyft drivers allowed to Vape? Hey, there! Smoking or vaping inside Lyft cars is against our community rules. Let us know if you have any other questions!
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Are Uber drivers allowed to ask you out?

Uber bans all sexual contact between drivers and passengers, “no matter what.” The new anti-flirting guideline is one good way to try to prevent harassment and uncomfortable, unsafe passenger experiences.
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Can Uber Eats fire you?

It is possible that a deactivation from Eats due to fraud or other serious issues could cause you to be deactivated from all Uber services, but not every deactivation from Eats will automatically trigger a deactivation from other Uber services..
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What happens if Uber rejected you?

What can you do? It is possible to reapply as a driver to Uber and Lyft, but you typically have to wait ~6 months and your chances of being accepted following a rejection are low. There is no official reapplication process, but you can contact Uber or Lyft and ask to reapply.
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How strict is Uber background check?

Uber will look at applicant records going back seven years. Generally, they don't look for records more than seven years back. However, California recently passed a law that requires them to look at a driver's lifetime record, no matter how far back it goes.
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Can Uber drivers refuse drunk passengers?

In 2016, Uber submitted a patent application for an AI that would determine if a rider is drunk or high, and possibly deny their request for a ride.
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Can I drink alcohol in an Uber?

Drugs and alcohol

Drug use and open containers of alcohol are never allowed while using the Uber platform.
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Is Lyft smoke free?

No-smoking policy

Smoking inside Lyft cars is against our community rules. There may be passengers entering the car who have respiratory issues or may be bothered by the smell, so in the spirit of respect for everyone in our community, we ask that you refrain.
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Will Uber deactivated me for an accident?

If you are in 3 accidents in a 3 year period, Uber will deactivate your account. To them, it will seem like you are a dangerous or at-risk driver, even if the accidents were not your fault. Therefore, if your account was deactivated after an accident, you should consider how many accidents you had.
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What are waybills on Uber?

The Waybill is a part of the mobile application which Uber provides for its drivers. That particular section tells the driver a ton of information about his/her last trip to comply with city regulations, Uber's insurance coverage information for the trip as well as a link to the certificate of insurance.
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How low can your Uber Eats rating go?

If your rating is under 80-75%, then you're not going to get deliveries.”, he says. With that in mind, here's some tips to ensure you can get a high Uber Eats rating, and keep it that way!
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Why does Uber deactivate drivers?

The company has added "ratings-based rider deactivations" to its safety policy. Users can now get kicked off the app if they develop a "significantly below average rating." Uber has long held its drivers to ratings standards, and as TechCrunch points out, drivers risk deactivation if they fall below a 4.6 rating.
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Why does Uber Eats deactivate drivers?

Rating quality

A driver or delivery person can lose access to part or all of the Uber platform for ratings that are below the minimum average rating in their city.
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Can I sit in the front seat of an Uber?

To allow for more distance between riders and drivers, passengers are no longer allowed to sit in the front seat when riding with Uber. This means every ride requested with Uber will have one less passenger seat available.
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Can you sit in the front seat of an Uber during Covid?

Updating our no-front-seat policy

Because the front seat is now accessible, this means that all vehicle capacity is back to its original capacity.
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Can Uber drivers write off their car payment?

You can deduct common driving expenses, including fees and tolls that Uber and Lyft take out of your pay. Your biggest tax deductions will be costs related to your car. You may also want to deduct other expenses like snacks for passengers, USB chargers/cables, or separate cell phones for driving.
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Do Vapes leave a smell in your car?

Car rental companies can detect vape residue on surfaces when the device is extensively used in enclosed areas. However, vape “smoke” only has an odor once the preferred liquids are heated but instantly vaporizes in the air; therefore, it does not necessarily cling to furniture or leave a smell.
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How do I get the vape smell out of my car?

These include:
  1. Airing out your vehicle with the windows down on a clear breezy day.
  2. Wiping down your seats and interior with dryer sheets.
  3. Leaving a small bowl of coffee grounds in the car to soak up the smoke smell.
  4. Boiling a few cinnamon sticks and placing them in a travel mug to cool and clean the air in your vehicle.
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Can I vape in a car?

“There are no laws prohibiting vaping, however, you need to be in full and proper control of your vehicle at all times. If you are going to vape, I advise that you open your windows and blow the vapour directly out, just ensure that you are in full control of your vehicle before doing so.”
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