Uber Technologies has expanded a test program for drivers to accept cash that began in March, from two cities to five, as the company says it’s exploring ways to reach customers without a credit card or bank account.
The rideshare and delivery company added Dallas, Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida on April 23 to the two cities in which it began taking cash payments last month: Cincinnati and San Antonio.
Only riders who have been “verified” by Uber – meaning their account information has been referenced against third-party databases and they’ve offered a “selfie” photo – can pay with cash. Drivers will not make change and cannot accept cash for payment between 11 pm and 6 am, Uber said.