[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.
No the normal Uber rates are the same any hour of the day, unless of course your area is in a surge. Surge is basically supply vs. demand. If there are more request for rides than their are available Uber drivers nearby, the price goes up.
99.9999% of the time absolutely nothing bad will happen. But do keep your cell handy and always listen to your gut. If you feel endangered, get out and get another uber or cancel beforehand. But I am sure it will just be another ride for your driver and a safe & pleasant trip for you!
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.
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.
Uber operates their systems 24 hours a day. However the availability of a car is subject to the vagaries of drivers wanting to work a specific time of day. If there is a sufficiently consistent demand in your area at the time you are requesting a ride then a car will likely be available.
Does Lyft pick you up at 3am? Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are 24/7. That will be a good gauge for when you actually need a ride. There are scheduling options available for Uber and Lyft, but their rides are not necessarily guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Lyft and UberThere are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. 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.
Uber charges you more when demand greatly excedes supply. They have surge pricing that increases the fare during busy times. When demand goes up, the fare will also. You do have the options of paying extra or cancelling and waiting for the surge to be over.
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.
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.
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.
Lyft peak hours generally start when the demand is higher when more people are traveling overall. This means that there will be a peak during the morning and evening rush hours as people head to and from work between 7 am–9 am and 5 pm–7 pm during workdays.
You can choose from Uber Go Rentals, Sedan Rentals and even XL Rentals. The no. of hours you choose (from 1 Hour to 12 Hours) is the minimum amount you pay. Extra charges over and above your booking would be for every additional Km & Min price will be as per your city.
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.
Your trip request is only confirmed once you have received your journey details. However, your driver remains free to cancel your trip request. In this case, the trip request will be offered to another nearby driver.
How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.