How do I book Uber for the first time?

How to request a ride on the Uber app
  1. Open and log into the Uber app on your device.
  2. Type your destination into the ?Where to?? section.
  3. Select the type of vehicle you would like at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Tap ?request? and then confirm the pickup location.




To book your first Uber in 2026, start by downloading the Uber app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, you will need to create an account using your phone number or email and link a valid payment method, such as a credit card or digital wallet. To request a ride, enter your destination in the "Where to?" box; the app will automatically use your phone's GPS to determine your pickup location, though you can manually adjust this if needed. You will then be presented with various ride options like UberX (standard), UberXL (larger vehicle), or Uber Share (discounted shared ride), along with an upfront price for each. After selecting your preferred ride and tapping "Confirm," the app will match you with a nearby driver. You’ll be able to see the driver’s name, photo, and vehicle details, and track their progress in real-time as they head toward your location.

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How to request a ride on the Uber app
  1. Open and log into the Uber app on your device.
  2. Type your destination into the “Where to?” section.
  3. Select the type of vehicle you would like at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Tap “request” and then confirm the pickup location.


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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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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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For some cards that customers use as their payment method on the Uber platform, Uber might charge the upfront price of a trip before a trip is completed. This will help ensure that sufficient funds are present to cover a service from a partner of the app, such as a ride or a merchant delivery.

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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.

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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, or from your emailed trip receipt.

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Make sure the correct payment is selected when you book the ride. Uber is designed to be a cashless experience. Payment is only accepted through the app. A driver should never request cash or an additional form of payment from you, so at the end of the ride, you can simply get out of the car.

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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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You can follow these steps to ensure a smooth and convenient first ride.
  1. Download the Uber App and Create an Account. ...
  2. Enter Your Destination. ...
  3. Wait for the Driver to Pick You Up. ...
  4. Get Picked Up. ...
  5. Ensure You Get in the Correct Vehicle. ...
  6. Enjoy Your Ride. ...
  7. Get Dropped Off. ...
  8. Leave Your Driver a Rating.


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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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How do ETAs work? Before a trip starts, your app provides an ETA for when your driver should arrive at your pickup location. Please note that ETA times are estimates and not guaranteed. A variety of external factors like heavy traffic or road construction can impact travel time.

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For some cards that customers use as their payment method on the Uber platform, Uber might charge the upfront price of a trip before a trip is completed. This will help ensure that sufficient funds are present to cover a service from a partner of the app, such as a ride or a merchant delivery.

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Uber promo code savings Get an automatic $20 credit on all rides with Uber. If you're new to Uber, then you can get an $18 discount. This could apply to your first several rides with the service. Take $2 off the fare of each of your first three rides when you join Uber.

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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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Be a back-seat rider Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone.

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According to the new TipRanks Risk Factors tool, Uber's top risk category is Finance and Corporate, with 16 out of the total 61 risks identified for the stock. Legal and Regulatory and Production are the next two major risk categories with 15 and 10 risks, respectively.

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If cash is accepted in your location, you can sign up for an Uber account without having to enter credit card information. Find the Uber app in the App Store (iPhone) or the Play Store (Android), then tap “Get” or “Install.”

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To make tipping simple, Uber always suggests $1, $2 or $5, but you should consider the total price of your ride when deciding on a tip.

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