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Can Uber run errands for me?

Only item delivery tasks are permitted. Other types of Errands are not permitted. How does it work? With Errands by the hour, you can request a trip for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours to help you with item delivery Errands.



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Wait time fee: A per-minute wait time fee will begin a few minutes after your driver arrives at your location. Wait time fees and thresholds may vary by location. In certain markets, additional wait time charges may apply to your trip depending on how busy it is. Wait time fees are waived for certain riders.

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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.

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You're only approved to give rides in the vehicle(s) on your profile. If you want to switch vehicles, make sure the photo on your app matches the new vehicle before giving rides. See instructions for switching your vehicle. Don't bring your friends or family along.

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With UberX Share, riders heading in the same direction choose to share a ride. Uber finds the best route to pick up multiple riders along an UberX Share trip. This means more time driving and less time waiting for your next trip request.

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uberX is the low-cost Uber option, available in the same Uber app you already use. On uberX, you'll find mid-size and eco-friendly vehicles with rates 30% cheaper than a taxi.

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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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Uber riders don't have to have the app on their phone to request a driver. Riders can now call to book a ride on-demand or schedule one ahead of time.

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Uber One is a new membership that provides Rides as well as Eats discounts for $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually. Tap the link at the bottom of the page to learn more. Uber Pass is only available to existing subscribers - it is not available for purchase by new subscribers at this time.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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