“Yet, neither service ever asked for my age when I signed up.”
I Don’t remember what I did when I signed up.
Did you give a credit card number?
New policy requires photos of ID and holding ID close.
I never had to do this either. Maybe because I signed up before it was policy.
Anyways, one driver divulged to me that I'm a "high rated" passenger. Probably because I never cause any drama and always tip.
I did have to Google their minor policy. It seemed strange as many Gen-X and older generations could remember being able to hail a taxi as kids without any issues. Even today in California, minors are permitted unaccompanied access to the public buses and trolleys. Not only can they ride them, these services are free for school children ("free" of course meaning the taxpayers pick up the tab).
Yes, I did have to put a CC on file. I've never paid any other way. I don't think they even accept cash (which is why I'm always surprised when these drivers get robbed. Criminals aren't very smart).