Can you pick the Uber driver you want?

Uber matches you with a driver based on the driver's proximity to you and how long since each driver in your area has given their last ride, to ensure drivers are each getting a substantial amount of rides. While you cannot choose your driver, you can choose your service level through Uber.



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Uber's Favorite Driver feature allows riders to select specific drivers whom they would like to be matched with when scheduling Uber rides for the future. Currently, Favorite Driver is only available for scheduled rides that are scheduled at least 30 minutes in advance.

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Giving a driver a bad rating is the best way to avoid being matched with that driver again in the future. Give that driver a bad review and use the app to send a message to Uber requesting that that driver not be sent to pick you up again.

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In the seconds after a rider requests a ride, we evaluate nearby drivers and riders in one batch. We then pair riders and drivers in the distribution, aiming to reduce the average wait time for everyone, not just the closest pair. This helps keep things moving and rides reliable across the network.

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Unaccompanied minors can only use Uber via an approved teen profile in an eligible city. So in any areas that doesn't have UberX Teen or teen profiles, riders under 18 can't use Uber alone. Minors can't request rides, and minors can't ride alone in an Uber even if a parent or guardian says that they requested the ride.

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Drivers who have been marked as favorites may get the opportunity to schedule trips with that rider. If the rider who has marked you as a favorite driver schedules a trip more than half an hour ahead of the trip time, the driver app will send that trip to you before anyone else.

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up to the driver's discretion, but advised to keep stops under 3 minutes. i won't wait longer than 5. i could have been making money instead of getting paid $0.12 cents a minute waiting on someone.

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The basics of ratings After each trip, riders and drivers have the opportunity to rate each other from 1 to 5 stars, based on their trip experience. Ratings are anonymous.

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If you have just requested a ride, you can tap the bar with your driver's info at the bottom of the screen and select “Contact”. If you're contacting your driver after a ride about a lost item, you can go to the “Your Trips” section, select the appropriate ride and select “I lost an item” to get in touch with them.

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If no one picks up your order, you can contact Uber Eats and they'll cancel the order for you and give you a refund. You usually have to wait until it's been a while – i.e. you can't cancel your order if you haven't been waiting very long.

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Your ride is confirmed once you receive your driver details. Reserve is available in select cities. ³ Wait time varies based on the vehicle option you select.

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Julia Boyd, an international etiquette consultant, agreed. For U.S. rides, she recommends tipping between 15 and 20 percent for exceptional service, 10 to 15 for good service, and 10 percent for average service. “Many Uber trips can be more expensive than a standard cab.

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Should you tip a rude Uber driver? Taking a ride-share is one of those situations where, yes, you should almost always leave a tip—even if the driver was rude, says Sokolosky. “Drivers have bad days too, and it's really about having empathy for others,” she says.

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There's Nothing Wrong with Rideshare Driving! Whatever your reason for driving is, you should never be made to feel ashamed for making a living. Never be afraid or embarrassed to tell your friends and family what you do to keep a roof over your head and food on your table. Keep your head up, we're all here with you.

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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 has required users to be at least 18 years of age to sign up for an account since it was founded over a decade ago. But now, the company is allowing teens aged 13 to 17 to have their own account and take their own rides — as long as it's linked to their guardian's account.

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4. Be a back-seat rider. 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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