How do I dispute a wait time charge on Uber?

On the Uber app, a rider can review a trip receipt and select “Review my fees and fares” and then “Dispute my wait time fee.” On Uber's website, a rider can go to the “Help” page and select “Trip Issues and Refunds” and then “Dispute my wait time fee.”



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To the right of the selected trip, click the Review my fare or fees option. 5. The next screen will give you a list of options for your dispute. Select which one applies to your dispute and follow the directions on the screen to enter your dispute info.

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Typically, riders requesting via UberX are charged a per-minute wait time fee if they don't board a vehicle within 2 minutes (5 minutes for Black or Black SUV trips) of the driver's arrival at the designated pickup location. Wait time fees and thresholds may vary by location.

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However, no technology is foolproof and there may be an occasion in which you need to dispute a charge that has appeared on your account. If you believe you've been overcharged for a ride or charged for a ride you didn't take, it's possible to contact Uber to request a refund.

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Wait time fee: A per-minute wait time fee will begin a few minutes after your driver arrives at your location. Wait time fees and thresholds may vary by location. In certain markets, additional wait time charges may apply to your trip depending on how busy it is. Wait time fees are waived for certain riders.

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If you contact Uber through help.uber.com, our support team will get back to you within 24 hours. You'll receive a notification on your phone (if you have notifications enabled) letting you know that you've received a response.

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Uber sometimes places a temporary authorization hold on your payment method for the upfront trip fare at the beginning of a trip. This initial fare would appear as Pending on your account. While this is immediately voided at our end, it might linger on your account for a short while, depending on your bank's policies.

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Sometimes your bank might notify you of two separate charges because first the funds are reserved on your card, then charged later. Check your bank statement to make sure there weren't any extra charges. If you have any other payment questions, let us know!

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Even if you used a credit or debit card, it may still be difficult to trace the purchase as Uber does not provide detailed information about transactions. If you suspect that someone has used your card without your permission, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.

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Resolving Your Request You can submit a request for a refund or a general complaint about your ride to Uber's customer service team at help.uber.com or in the app within 30 days of encountering an issue.

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The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) for charging “wait time” fees to passengers who, because of disability, need more time to enter a car.

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If it's been over 2 minutes since the driver accepted the trip request a passenger will be charged a $5 cancellation fee. Bear in mind it might seem like your driver is “taking too long” because they are completing their last trip and those passengers have done something to delay dropping them off.

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In the upper left-hand corner of the app, tap the three vertically stacked lines and then the Your Trips option.
  1. Select Your Trips to dispute an Uber charge. Jennifer Still/Business Insider.
  2. Select Review my fare or fees. ...
  3. Select your issue with the ride charge. ...
  4. View your trips in the drop down menu.


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Become a member for just $9.99 a month. Use your benefits wherever Uber and Uber Eats are available within the US. Uber One may not be available to members on a partner funded pass. Free trial is only available for first time members.

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Customers can request a ride by dialing 1-833-USE-UBER.

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To chat with customer support, in the app go to Account ? Help ? Help With an Order. Select an order, then your issue, to connect. There is no longer a support email address for Uber Eats, but you can DM @Uber_Support on Twitter.

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Once you arrive at the pickup spot and have waited 2 minutes, you'll get paid a per-minute fee. The fee will automatically be added to your fare. If there is surge in the area, a higher wait-time fee will be added to the per-minute fee. You can charge riders a cancellation fee after waiting 7 minutes.

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If you've waited longer than 15 minutes and the food still isn't ready, you can cancel the order through the app. Tap Excessive wait time when prompted for a reason.

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You can cancel a trip at any time through the Uber app, but may be charged a cancellation fee if you cancel after you're matched with your driver. Cancellation fees pay drivers for the time and effort they spend getting to your location.

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Uber Eats orders can only be refunded before the restaurant accepts the order. At many restaurants, this happens automatically or within one minute of the order being placed. That means you have a tight window to get a refund on your order.

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