Each Friday and Saturday between 10PM and 4AM, Uber facilitates nearly 70,000 trips in Boston. In fact, when the T closes on weekend nights, Uber requests more than double near popular stops like Park Street.
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I haven't had any issues with getting an Uber ride between 3 and 6 am in Boston (around 10 samples).
[W]e've heard from our riders that sometimes they want to arrange a pickup in advance so they can rest assured that an Uber will be available when they need it, even if it's for a 4AM ride to the airport.
Request a ride up to 90 days in advance at any time of the day. Make sure to book a Reserve trip more than two hours prior to your departure to access the full benefits of the trip. To book a Reserve trip, go to the Uber app on your mobile device and: Select Reserve on the home page in the app.
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.
If you have found yourself waiting for an Uber, clearly you are not alone. Uber says the average wait time in Boston is 40% longer than Philadelphia and 147% longer than New York City.
Passengers can use their favorite ride app to get picked up or dropped-off at Boston Logan International Airport. Please be aware that there are designated areas for ride app pickups and drop-offs at the airport.
According to the bar chart below, residents of Boston prefer Uber cab services over Lyft. The popularity of Uber over Lyft could be explained by prices. As demonstrated below, Uber rides on average tend to be cheaper compared to Lyft with a mean price of $16.00 for Uber rides and $17.00 for Lyft.
A $22.80 cab from Boston's Logan Airport is less expensive than an UberX, surging by 1.5x ($26.3). Taxis at New York's LaGuardia airport cost an estimated $42 and are still cheaper than an in-demand Uber: $51.4 when surging by 1.5x.
Request a ride up to 90 days in advance at any time of the day. Make sure to book a Reserve trip more than two hours prior to your departure to access the full benefits of the trip. To book a Reserve trip, go to the Uber app on your mobile device and: Select Reserve on the home page in the app.
Uber fares are at their highest when there is a high demand for Uber or when the demand outweighs the supply causing a surge in the prices. Generally, the most expensive times to ride an Uber are on weekdays before 9:00 am, between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and after 6:00 pm on Fridays only.
What should I do if the driver arrives early and I am not ready for the trip? As part of the Reserve experience, your driver will arrive early - up to 5 minutes for UberX and Comfort, 15 minutes for Black. However, there is no need to start the trip early if you are not ready.
Depending on the day of the week, more than likely, yes; however, as drivers set their own schedule, there is no guarantee. I just about ONLY drive in the wee hours, and until the bar drivers go home (around 3 AM), it is easy to get an uber driver. After that time it is touch and go.