What if my Uber driver takes too long?


What if my Uber driver takes too long? If the driver is not moving or taking too long to arrive at the pick-up location and you've been charged a cancellation fee, you may visit help.uber.com or use the Uber App to contact us 24/7 under the “Help” option.


What is the quickest way of reporting something to Uber?

What's the fastest way to get help with the app? Simply visit the Help Center and tap “Contact Support.” From there you can contact us in more ways than before — Chat, Messaging, or Phone.


Does Uber refund immediately?

How long does it take to receive a refund? Your refund should not take long to be reflected in your account. The average refund can take up to 7 days, but that time period is subject to change depending on a customer's card issuer.


Who do I call if Uber overcharged me?

Call Uber support and provide the time and fare amount. They will be able to refund you if you are able to prove the discrepancy.


Does Uber respond to complaints?

If you contact Uber through help.uber.com, our support team will get back to you within 24 hours. You'll receive a notification on your phone (if you have notifications enabled) letting you know that you've received a response.


What if my Uber driver is late?

Uber explained that if a driver is more than five minutes late for an estimated arrival, users can cancel the ride with no penalty. Unreliability can swing in the other direction, too. Drivers may arrive sooner than anticipated, which could lead to passengers being charged extra wait time.


Is there a 12 hour limit for Uber?

Uber's policy as of May 2018 is to allow a maximum of 12 hours of driving time before requiring the driver to take a break of at least 6 hours. Lyft's policy is the same: a limit of 12 hours of driving before a mandatory 6-hour break.


How do I speak to someone at Uber?

The 24/7 customer service Uber phone number is 800-593-7069 and while there's usually a 1-2 minute wait to talk to a rep, the help you get here can be a bit hit or miss.


Do Uber drivers wait for you?

Unlike traditional cabs, Uber drivers have to wait two minutes until they can start getting paid for a trip. After waiting for five minutes, the driver can choose to cancel the trip and the rider will be charged a cancellation fee. Eide said passengers sometimes want him to wait longer than five minutes.


Does Uber warn drivers about long trips?

Uber is now testing a feature to avoid precisely these situations. “Long Trip” warns drivers when a ride is likely to last over an hour before they accept the fare.


Do Uber drivers like long rides?

Originally Answered: Do Uber driver prefer short or long rides? Generally most drivers prefer longer trips as you make money only when driving with a passenger, for short trips you spend too much time getting to the pickup, waiting for the rider and then you can start earning.


Do Uber drivers take longer routes?

In a practice called longhauling, drivers are taking routes that require more miles, and usually more time, in order to increase their cut of a fare.


Why does Uber charge me when driver cancels?

If you were charged after your driver cancelled, it was because your driver arrived and then waited for several minutes, then after you failed to appear after the time stated in the Uber Service Agreement, they cancelled.


Why do Uber drivers cancel at the last minute?

Uber does not generally let drivers know the destination because drivers will cancel if they do not like the end destination or if the ride is too short.


Can I call Uber directly?

Whether you have a question about your account or want to report an incident, you can contact us. To speak directly with a trained agent on the phone, go to Help in the Driver app, then navigate to the issue you're experiencing to see the support options available.


How do I get a refund for a late Uber?

Resolving Your Request You can submit a request for a refund or a general complaint about your ride to Uber's customer service team at help.uber.com or in the app within 30 days of encountering an issue.


Can I cancel Uber if they are taking too long?

Cancel the trip before five minutes have passed. If you wait too long, Uber will charge you a cancellation fee as you may have inconvenienced the driver. If you find you need to cancel, do so as quickly as possible to beat the fee.


How long is too long to wait for an Uber?

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.


How long should an Uber driver 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.


What happens if Uber driver takes too long to arrive?

Uber Will Charge More If It Takes Your Driver Longer to Reach You.


Is it okay to take an hour long Uber?

There isn't a limit for how far an Uber can take you, but there is a time limit. Uber now limits the duration of any single trip to eight hours. Assuming you're taking a highway trip with no traffic, that means your Uber could easily take you 400 miles before the time limit kicked in.