What if Uber can't find a driver for scheduled ride?
What if Uber can't find a driver for scheduled ride? If you see the Uber No Cars Available error, don't panic. Wait a few minutes and try again — often, that's all you need to do. If that doesn't work, try Lyft to see if any drivers are available there. In the future, schedule rides in advance.
How do I contact a scheduled Uber driver?
Contact via app Simply find the driver box at the bottom of the screen after ordering a ride and click on the phone icon to contact the driver by phone. You can also send him a message by clicking on the text box. This way you can conveniently and quickly provide details of your pick-up location.
How does Uber scheduled rides work?
Reserve: Tap the Reserve icon in your updated Uber app. Reserve your ride at least 2 hours in advance. Ride: Meet your driver outside within the wait time included in your reservation and enjoy the ride!
Is Uber good at 5am?
Generally speaking, if you are in a large city and associated suburbs the answer is yes. If you are in a smaller city or rural area the answer is maybe not.
How long will Uber wait for a scheduled ride?
Skip the wait time: Our improved technology helps navigate drivers to arrive up to 15 minutes early. Ready when you are: Your ride is on your schedule. An additional wait time is included in your fare for your convenience, and your driver will wait up to fifteen minutes after your scheduled pick-up.
Can an Uber refuse to take you?
Uber/Lyft/TNC drivers are contractors. We are all free to refuse any trip we want. The only reason we can't refuse is discrimination. “I'm not going to drive you because you're black” is discrimination.
How reliable is scheduling an Uber in advance?
Uber will actively monitor all active cars at the time requested to find a ride for you but cannot guarantee a ride. In big cities and busy areas, there will likely be cars available throughout the day and night, but in the exceptional case that no drivers are available, you will be notified immediately.
Why are scheduled Ubers more expensive?
To be fair, Uber Reserve is more expensive since you pay a percentage of the booking fare for the extra benefits of Reserve. Still, convenience and peace of mind are almost always worth the extra cost. Especially when you land in an unfamiliar city or country.
How many times will Uber let you pay later?
Your Uber purchase is split into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks.
Will Uber wait while I 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.
Is Uber safe at 1am?
Uber is generally considered safe, but it's important to take precautions. Uber conducts background checks on drivers, and users can review driver ratings and feedback. Additionally, Uber offers features like GPS tracking, anonymous pickup/drop-off, and 24/7 support.
Does Uber pick up at 3am?
Uber might reject your ride request if there are no drivers nearby (beyond some threshold) - but generally the “Service” is available 7/24/365.
What if Uber passenger takes too long at stop?
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. If you think your stop might take a little longer than three minutes, then let your driver know about it before getting out of the vehicle.