Some Uber users in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego now have the option of paying for their rides and tipping their drivers with cash.

The pilot program, which is also available in other big cities like Orlando and Dallas, allows verified passengers whose identity has been vetted by Uber through government-issued ID or documentations to choose a cash option. And only drivers with a “track record of good feedback” can participate in the pilot.

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Here’s how the program works: When a rider requests an Uber through the app, the driver assigned to the person will see that a cash trip request and have the peace of mind that the passenger’s identity has been verified.

The cash payment option has to be a two-way stre

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