Can Uber drivers ask where you are going?

That's why your driver MIGHT want to know where you're going. They are not supposed to but they are screening your destination. Most riders assume that drivers know where a rider is going before they accept the ride but in fact the driver doesn't know where the rider is going until the rider is sitting in the car.



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Yes, you can. Google Maps and other GPS schemes are good but not perfect. The rider can direct a specific route if she prefers. Often, the riders will take a longer route, convinced it is shorter; sometimes it is shorter.

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When you request an Uber or Lyft, the app “marks your location with a pin”. You are then supposed to check to be sure that location is correct, and if it isn't, then you can move the pin to the actual location you want to be picked up. You should also turn on location sharing.

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Every Uber driver knows the same information about each of their clients: their name, location, preferred car type(s), phone number(s) and interactive ratings—that is, how they've rated their past drivers, and how those drivers have rated them.

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For the first time, in the UK only, Uber drivers will be able to see a passenger's desired destination before they accept the ride.

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Most passengers hop into the rear seats and often sit diagonal from the driver. But if you prefer to ride in the front seat, check with your driver if that's cool.

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Do Uber drivers prefer cash or card? Online payments will be with the company and they get paid once a week. Therefore drivers prefer cash so that they have money in hand for expenses.

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Generally, drivers keep 75% of the fare price for any given ride and Uber takes 25% of the fare.

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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.

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There is no minimum distance that an Uber can take you. You can ride across the city or just down the street. Uber is handy for those with disabilities or the elderly, for whom even a short trip can be a hassle.

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Driver screening Everyone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.

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There's no financial incentive for a driver to go slower. Drivers make more money picking up a passenger, dropping them off at their destination and getting another passenger. A driver may be driving with caution with passengers in their car in fear that they'll get a bad rating because of “safety”…..

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Cancel and move on. If you're going to a destination that drivers keep refusing it would be best to contact the driver as soon as they accept to see if they're ok with it. If they cancel, request again.

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Your first step to getting a Private Hire Driver Licence is to complete an enhanced background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The following video guides you through the step by step of sending-off for your Enhanced DBS check.

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Most drivers do not mind if you sit up front, but it is always polite to ask them before hopping in. Some drivers use the passenger seat to store items they may need, and moving those things can be a hassle. Some drivers may be more comfortable with passengers in the back seat.

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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.

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You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Giving cash directly to your driver is always an option. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.

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Your Uber purchase is split into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks.

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