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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.
Electric fare classes on rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft are generally more expensive. Use of these fare classes require a business justification and are subject to the discretion of the Travel Office for adjustment based on a fare comparison.
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.
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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.
