Uber is available and running in Shakespeare, NM. There are 2 levels of Uber service in Shakespeare, NM, which are UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Shakespeare, NM. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Shakespeare, NM, which are Plus and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Shakespeare, NM to Deming Municipal Airport, which is 59.58 miles and takes 178 minutes. The standard UberX would be more expensive than Lyft Standard. The estimated cost of the UberX ride is $166.92 compared to an estimated $163.55 with Lyft. The cost of the UberX ride is 2% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Shakespeare is $7.15, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Shakespeare is $4.24.

The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.85. The cost per mile for UberX is $1.93. The cost per mile for UberXL is $2.45. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $3.06.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Shakespeare and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Both Uber and Lyft have the same amount of services in Shakespeare, NM, with a total of 2 services each.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Shakespeare are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Shakespeare area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Shakespeare, NM.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Shakespeare area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.

For all service options in Shakespeare, NM, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Shakespeare, NM. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Shakespeare, NM. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Shakespeare, NM. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.

Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Shakespeare, NM. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.