No driver's license, no problem: How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and stolen online for hundreds.

CBS News California Investigates "If you don't have a license, there's no problem": How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and stolen online .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-news-losangeles.jpg'); } By Kristine Lazar, Kristine Lazar Kristine Lazar is an Emmy award-winning consumer investigative reporter for CBS LA. Read Full Bio Kristine Lazar, Amy Corral Amy Corral National Investigative Producer Amy Corral is an award winning investigative journalist based in Los Angeles. She joined CBS News & Stations as a national investigative producer in 2022. Read Full Bio Amy Corral Updated on: May 12, 2026 / 7:08 AM PDT / CBS LA Add CBS News on Google CBS News California Investigates found that some drivers working for food delivery and rideshare applications appeared to be using accounts that did not belong to them, raising concerns about background checks and customer safety. One democratic lawmaker is pushing for stronger protections.The investigation found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without providing identification.The investigation began after viewers emailed their concerns to CBS LA's Investigative Team, describing situations in which the person delivering their food or groceries did not resemble the profile photo shown in the app.Buying an account means a person is taking full ownership of it, without returning it. Renting means the account is being used for a fixed amount of time. Sergio Avedian, a longtime Uber and Lyft driver and contributor to "The Rideshare Guy" YouTube channel, said complaints about fraudulent profiles have been circulating for years.He was able to find listings on Facebook Marketplace and Instagram advertising Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Uber Eats accounts for rent. Avedian said that the issue is not just about people stealing identities or social security numbers; the danger to the consumer is much greater."...