Driver Privacy & Rates

Keep Your Number Private
When You Call Riders

Dial straight from a browser tab and pay low per minute rates. Nothing to download, and you only add a number when you want to receive inbound calls.

Pricing snapshot

  • Outbound: Pay as you go, no dedicated number to buy.
  • Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
How it Works
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How Drivers Save and Stay Private

Stay reachable without handing out your personal number, all at transparent per minute pricing. Intercalling links your browser to live phone networks and handles caller identity for you.

1

Virtual Numbers

Pick up an affordable local or masked number for your city, so riders dial a service line and your real number stays hidden.

2

Browser Calling

Place and take real calls in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox with nothing to install. Ideal for drivers on tablets or shared devices.

3

Call Masking

Hide both driver and rider numbers so calls display the platform or local line instead. It cuts down on harassment and guards privacy while keeping the conversation clear.

More Tools for Drivers

Lean on live call assistance and automatic transcripts to lock in pickup details. Real time analytics track your call activity, missed calls, and follow ups.

Pickup Confirmations
Save pickup times and notes from transcripts in case of disputes.
Driver Safety
Mask calls and cap callback windows so your number stays private once a ride is over.

Privacy Features Drivers Rely On

Everything a driver needs to stay in touch without revealing personal contact details, all at pay as you go rates.

Browser Calling

Dial from any laptop or tablet with no app to install.

Call Masking

Show a platform number in place of your personal one.

Local Numbers

Grab numbers across several cities to give riders a local caller ID.

Live transcription and suggested replies take the pressure off drivers mid call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can riders ever see my real phone number?

No. With a virtual number and call masking in place, riders only see the assigned service or local number, never the number on your personal device.

Is there an app I have to install?

No. Intercalling works right in your browser, so any device with Chrome, Safari, or Firefox does the job with no extra software.

Can I have numbers for more than one city?

Yes. Buy virtual numbers in different regions so every driver or fleet shows riders a local caller ID.

How does call recording work?

Recording and transcription are optional and can be switched on for compliance or dispute resolution. Intercalling respects regional recording laws and labels every recording clearly in the dashboard.

Ready to keep your number private?

Begin placing and receiving masked calls from your browser in seconds, all at low per minute rates. Nothing to download.

Making an international call from a laptop

Call from any browser

No app and no SIM. Place the call from your computer or phone in seconds.

World map of Intercalling calling coverage

Low rates to 190+ destinations

Clear per minute pricing, shown before you dial. Pay as you go, no monthly fee.

Calling from a phone and a laptop

One balance, every device

Start on your laptop, continue on your phone, all at the same low rate.

Private Calling for Uber and Lyft Drivers: Reach Riders Without Exposing Your Number

In short

If you drive for Uber or Lyft and want to call a rider without showing your personal cell number, Intercalling lets you place calls straight from your phone browser. There is nothing to download, no SIM card, and outbound calls need no phone number of your own, so your private line stays hidden while you confirm a pickup or report a left behind item.

Why drivers want a separate line for rider calls

The Uber and Lyft apps mask your number during an active trip, but that protection ends once the ride is over or if a rider saves your contact. Drivers who hand out or accidentally reveal their personal number often deal with off platform texts, unwanted callbacks, and the occasional harassing message. A separate calling channel keeps your real number out of strangers' hands.

Intercalling runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, so you open it in the same browser you already use between trips. Outbound calls are pay as you go and billed per minute, which fits the stop and start rhythm of driving. You only pay for the minutes you actually talk, with no monthly plan required just to make a call.

How to call a rider privately while driving

Open Intercalling in your phone browser, enter the rider's number, and place the call. Because outbound calling does not require you to own a phone number, your personal SIM line is never attached to the call. Every call is end to end encrypted, which matters when you are coordinating a pickup spot or address out loud.

If you also want riders or your dispatch to call you back on a dedicated line, you can add a US or Canada digital number for roughly $2.14 to $5 per month. That gives you one number to share for follow ups, lost property, or scheduling, completely separate from the phone you use for family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

Does Intercalling hide my real phone number from riders?+

Yes. Outbound calls do not use or require your personal number, so the rider never sees your SIM line. Your private number stays off the call entirely.

Do I need to install an app to call riders?+

No. Intercalling works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox with no download and no SIM card, so you can place a call from your phone browser between trips.

How much does it cost to call a passenger?+

Outbound calling is pay as you go and billed per minute, so you only pay for the time you spend on the call. There is no required monthly fee just to make outbound calls.

Can riders call me back without getting my personal number?+

Yes. Add a US or Canada digital number for about $2.14 to $5 per month and share that line instead. Inbound calls reach you through that number while your personal cell stays private.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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