Uber is available and running in Kansas City, MO. There are 6 levels of Uber service in Kansas City, MO, which are Comfort, Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Kansas City, MO. There are 3 levels of Lyft service in Kansas City, MO, which are Plus, Premier and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Kansas City, MO to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, which is 2.07 miles and takes 6 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $7.55 compared to an estimated $4.46 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 40% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Kansas City is $6.56, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Kansas City is $3.77.

The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.69. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.87. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.87. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.87. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.03. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.03. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.38. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.41. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $2.31.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Kansas City and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Kansas City, MO, with a total of 6 compared to the 3 offered by Lyft.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Kansas City 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 Kansas City area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Kansas City, MO.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Kansas City 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.

Uber Pet is available in Kansas City, MO, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City, MO. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Kansas City, MO. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Kansas City, MO. 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 Kansas City, MO. 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.

Based on approximate estimations, the cost of an UberX service from Kansas City, MO to Joplin Regional Airport is around $181. On the other hand, the estimated cost for a standard Lyft economy service is approximately $292. These prices were taken from random samples of fares from the city center and may vary depending on location within the city and time. Overall, Uber is the cheaper option for this particular route. However, it is important to keep in mind that prices are subject to variability and that real-time pricing updates can be found through this website, Up Hail. Additionally, please note that Joplin Regional Airport's code is JLN. Please be aware that the data provided is based on a large, representative sample of fares within the city. To obtain a more accurate comparison, we encourage you to use the fare calculator located at the top of the page.

Based on approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, the cost of a Lyft economy service ride from Kansas City, MO to Kansas City International Airport is around $44. The cost of UberX service for the same route is around $32. It is therefore cheaper to use Uber for this trip. Please note that fares can vary based on the location within the city and time. We recommend using Up Hail for accurate, real-time pricing information. The airport code is MCI. It is important to note that the data displayed here was gathered from a comprehensive sample of actual, random fares taken within the city limits. For a more accurate comparison, we recommend using the fare calculator provided at the top of the page.

Based on approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, UberX is approximately $85, while the standard Lyft economy service is approximately $159 for a ride from Kansas City, MO to Whiteman Air Force Base (airport code: SZL). However, fares can vary based on location within the city and time, so it's recommended to use Up Hail for accurate real-time pricing information. Overall, UberX is the cheaper option. Keep in mind that the data presented here is based on a large sample of actual fares within the city. For a more accurate comparison, we suggest using the fare calculator at the top of the page.