How long can Uber wait at a stop?


How long can Uber wait at a stop? Keep Stops Under Three Minutes Remember the Uber rule for driver waiting time: It's three minutes. If your driver doesn't see you return in three minutes or less, it's their option to end the trip and go find a new passenger.


Can Uber drivers flirt with you?

again, i don't see any mention that flirting is against TOS for both uber and lyft- which it totally is. for both riders and drivers- nobody is supposed to be flirting with anyone. it's a huge distraction, not to mention makes some people super uncomfortable and can lead to worse things happening.


Does Uber watch your speed?

Uber's driver app can detect and record if you are accelerating aggressively, stopping quickly instead of gradually and if you are exceeding the speed limit for a specific stretch of roadway.


Does adding a stop on Lyft cost more?

Lyft charges a base rate for your trip as well as the cost per mile and per minute of time. This means that with your extra stop, your fare will increase depending on the time and mileage added to your trip.


Will Lyft take you to the store and back?

Yes, Lyft takes you wherever you want! You can even list two destinations, the second to return you to where you started. Lyft has also updated it's UI so that drivers can confirm if it is a round trip, confirming the destination, if it is the same as the origin.


Can you ask Lyft to make a stop?

Yes. You can add a stop along your trip at any time, whether it's prior to the start of your ride or during the ride. Lyft makes it easy to change your plans using the Lyft app to add or remove a stop.


Should you sit in front or back of Uber?

Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.


Will Uber drive me 1 hour?

Hourly is a trip type that allows you to book a trip for at least an hour, rather than to a specific destination. Instead of having to request individual one-way trips, riders can now make multiple stops within a trip.


Can Uber wait for you and take you back?

The short answer for Uber riders is “yes,” but the real answer is a little more complicated than that. There are a few extra steps and exceptions, but you can schedule an Uber round trip if the circumstances are right.


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.


What is Uber Comfort?

With Uber Comfort, riders will pay a little extra to be matched with more experienced, top-rated driver-partners who have newer, mid-sized cars. To be eligible to receive trip requests with Uber Comfort, you'll need to meet the criteria below.


Can you ask Uber driver to wait at a stop?

Can an Uber driver pick me up, take me to a store, wait 20 minutes and then take me home? Rideshare driver for 3.5+ years, 10,000+ rides, 4.95 star rating. Simple answer… yes they can, you can even set up a two leg trip with a stop in the app (not the 20 min).


Can I ask my Lyft driver to stop at a gas station?

If you meant, “should a Lyft driver stop for gas, while a passenger is in the car,” The answer is no. A Lyft driver should have the car in good working condition and gassed up at the start of the workday. It's common sense to do so and just plain unprofessional and stupid not to do so.


Can I talk with Uber driver before ride?

How to contact your Uber driver before your ride. It is not possible to contact a driver before one has been assigned to you, so we'll assume you have just requested an Uber to pick you up. At the bottom of the screen, the box with your driver's name and the license number of his car is a Contact button.


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'.


What app gives you a free ride?

Uber and Lyft both offer free rides to first-time users with a coupon code.


Can you ask an Uber driver to slow down?

If they're navigating poorly, tell them where to go. We trust you more than the GPS. If they're driving unsafely, tell them to slow down and that you get motion sickness. That tells them that you prefer a slow driver and also that you might throw up in their car.


Can Lyft drivers wait for you?

Wait time fees may be charged at a per minute rate when your driver has arrived at the pickup location and has been waiting for more than 2 minutes (5 minutes for Lux Black and Lux Black XL).


What happens if Uber waits too long?

After you've been waiting for a rider for 2 minutes, a fee will be charged to them for the time you continue to wait. After you've been waiting for 5 minutes, you can choose to cancel the trip or continue to wait. A cancellation fee will still only be charged after you've waited for at least 5 minutes.


Will Uber wait while I run an errand?

Maybe if you give them cash up front. They are not paid very much to wait. Your stop should be no more than 5 minutes. It's best to just order a second uber if you are more than 5 minutes.


What is the longest Lyft ride?

Lyft's longest ever ride was a 639-mile drive from Colorado to Iowa. That's a $744 trip at standard Lyft rates. Sean knows far too much about Marvel, DC and Star Wars, and poured this knowledge into recaps and explainers on CNET. He also worked on breaking news, with a passion for tech, video game and culture.