Can you use Uber without app?

You can request an Uber ride online via m.uber.com, whether that's on: An older phone with internet browsing capabilities. A tablet or laptop. A public desktop computer with internet access.



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We understand that some people would prefer to talk to someone on the phone, so we created the option to call us to request your ride. 1-833-USE-UBER is available in the US where Uber is available. You can request your ride 7 days a week, from 4am – 10pm EST by phone.

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A guide for how to use Uber
  1. Create an account. All you need is an email address and phone number. ...
  2. Enter your destination. Open the app and enter where you're going in the Where to? ...
  3. Meet your driver. You can track their arrival on the map. ...
  4. Check your ride. ...
  5. Sit back and relax. ...
  6. Rate your trip.


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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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Inflated fare prices in times of high passenger demand, called SURGE pricing, often cause people to declare that rideshare prices are more expensive than cab fares. However, this isn't necessarily true. Business Insider published a report that found Uber, on average, to be cheaper than taxi cabs across the country.

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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 can pay for rides by cash or card. To pay for rides by card, first add the card in the app. You can add up to 5 cards. Card payments are available for rides in the iOS (version 8.0 or higher) or Android (version 4.0 or higher) app.

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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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Based on your description of the situation, you can always prevent future pick ups with a driver if there is serious cause for concern by giving a 1 star rating. This will block you from being matched with the same driver again in the future.

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Can You Request a Female Uber Driver? No, you cannot request a driver based on gender, neither male nor female. Though female passengers may be more comfortable with a female driver, especially at night and in a deserted or unfamiliar area, it can be discriminatory to ask for a female driver only.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.

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Lyft. About: If you are looking for an alternative to Uber for online cab booing, then Lyft is a great option. The service has been made such that it will save you money and make driving easy. It also gets you the facility of Lyft debit card using which you can pay online securely.

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Uber offers many affordable options
  • UberX Share. Shared rides made easy. UberX Share connects you to other riders headed in the same direction. ...
  • Group Rides. Ride with friends. ...
  • Split Fare. Share the cost with friends.


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To get a free ride with Uber: Tap the menu button, and then tap Free Rides. Tap Invite Friends. Select a method such as text message, email, social media, or any other option you're given. Enter your contact's name and send the message.

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Adding and selecting a preferred payment method will allow you to request a ride. You can add payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets and Uber gift cards. When a ride ends, your selected payment method is charged.

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