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Yes, per the Travel and Expense Policy sections 5.5.5, 5.6.2.B.ii, and 5.10.1 ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are allowable expenses.
Yes, per the Travel and Expense Policy section 5.10.1-2 tips are allowable up to 20% of the fare plus applicable fees.
Yes, standard economy electric rideshare options are allowed and reimbursable. Examples include Uber Electric (previously Uber Green).
However, premium electric rideshare options, such as Uber Comfort Electric, are not reimbursable unless there is a valid business justification and an approved exception. Travelers should select the standard economy fare option whenever available.
No. Premium rideshare classes are generally not allowable unless there is a documented business need. Without appropriate justification, reimbursement is limited to the cost of a standard service (such as UberX or Lyft Standard). Any additional cost is the traveler’s responsibility, and a standard‑fare comparison must be included with the expense report.
SLAC considers certain rideshare options (e.g., Waymo, Uber Black, Uber Comfort, Uber Comfort Electric, UberXL, Lyft Black, Lyft Extra, Lyft XL, Tesla on Call, etc.) to be premium services.
SLAC reimburses standard economy rideshare services only, including UberX, Lyft Standard, and Uber Electric. Travelers are encouraged to choose these options whenever available.
Premium rideshare options, such as Uber Comfort Electric, Waymo, Uber Comfort, Uber Black, and similar upgraded services, are not reimbursable unless an approved business exception applies.
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Please view our Travel and Expense Policy for details about reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses. For all travel expenses that are not reimbursable, you must not incur/reconcile a Travel Card (TCard) expense or seek reimbursement.
