Can you get an Uber to take you there and back?
Can you get an Uber to take you there and back? Most types of trips can appear back to back, including UberX, UberPool, Uber Comfort, and more. How do I enable back-to-back trips? There's nothing you need to do to enable back-to-back ride requests. They'll begin to appear automatically.
Does Uber charge a dollar per minute?
Uber prices are not based by the minute, but rather the price is determined by the type of ride you select, the location and distance of the ride, the time of day the ride is booked, and any applicable fees.
Does Uber wait while you shop?
An Uber driver can pick you up, take you to the store, drop you off to shop, then “drop you off” in the app so that you can spend as much time in the store as you like. Then *another* uber driver can be requested to pick you up once you are outside the store & waiting for him/her to arrive.
Does Uber charge extra for traffic?
Your ride is calculated by time and distance. If you get stuck in traffic, that will increase the cost.
Can I request a woman Uber driver?
In the high-tech world that offers you the opportunity to hail a ride through an app on your mobile phone, you might think it's easy to choose whether you would like a man or a woman driver. Not so fast — neither Uber nor Lyft offer you the choice to choose the sex of your driver.
Can you use Uber to run errands?
Errands by the hour is an Uber Connect product and is only to be used for item deliveries that are permitted in the Uber Connect Terms and Conditions. This option is meant to be used for the pick-up or drop-off of items, including prepaid items that require entering a business to pick-up or drop-off.
Do Uber taxis take cash or card?
Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
How long does Uber wait if you have 2 stops?
It outlines in the user agreement that each stop should not exceed 3-5 minutes. If you want to 'shop' simply order another uber when you complete your shopping trip. If you want a driver to wait an extended period of time then hire a private driver, but don't abuse your uber/lyft driver or their time.
Will Uber drive me 2 hours?
Yes! However, I would suggest calling the driver and asking first. I would also recommend a nice tip. A driver's concern with such a long drive is that the passenger will not tip, typical of Uber riders, and he will have to return home with no fare/compensation for the 2 hour trip back.
Can I ask my Uber to stop at a gas station?
There's no need to tell your driver where to go or how to get there. Additional stops are automatically added to your route—which makes for an easy, enjoyable ride.
Why do Uber drivers try to get you to cancel?
Since many drivers do both Uber and Lyft, sometimes requests come in at the same time and drivers will do this to have the passenger cancel so they get a cancellation fee, said Campbell. Some drivers are just trying to get the passenger to cancel so they can collect the fee.
Can you ask Uber driver to stop at store?
Requesting stops at drive-thrus or convenience stores Riders can add stops in their journey through the Uber app before and during the trip. Uber says riders can add up to two extra stops along the route, but if a stop lasts more than three minutes, the passenger will be charged more, Insider previously reported.
Can Uber drivers refuse long trips?
You may occasionally get a ride request with a destination that's far away. You'll see “Long trip” with an estimated trip time at the bottom of your screen when one of these requests is sent to you. If a trip like this is farther than you want to drive, you can always decline.
How much do you tip Uber drivers?
How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.
Do Uber drivers like quiet passengers?
One driver said their 'best passengers are the ones that quietly sit in the back', while another agreed that their 'dream passenger is the one who tells me to turn up the music and then sits quietly'.
Why Uber drivers cancel trips?
Uber CEO admits drivers cancel rides when they don't want to go to planned destination it's of course why drivers call riders asking where they're going, in places that they don't see the destination up front. Seeing this from Delta (and from United) more often lately.
How much does Uber charge for wait time?
The average wait time fee for Uber passengers is less than 60 cents, the company said. The fee begins after five minutes for Uber Black and SUV.
Do Uber drivers get paid for waiting?
An Uber driver can wait as long as they want, and still get paid for the ride, as long as the ride is not canceled. If the driver does cancel the ride, they will get paid only if they waited a minimum of 5 minutes. Some drivers will wait the 5 minutes so that they get paid something for the inconvenience.
Can I ask my Uber driver to wait for me?
If you are making a very brief stop, you can make it a round-trip by either asking the driver politely to wait for you or leverage the multiple destination feature on the Uber app.