To reserve an Uber for a family member in 2026, you can use the "Request for Someone Else" feature (also known as Uber Bounce). Open the app, tap "Where to?", and then tap the dropdown menu at the top of the screen that says "For Me." Select "Add a Rider" and choose your family member from your contacts or enter their phone number. Once selected, you enter their pickup address and destination as usual. The family member will receive a text message with the driver’s name, car model, license plate number, and a link to track the ride in real-time—they do not even need the Uber app installed to use this feature. You, as the requester, will be charged via your stored payment method, and you can track their progress through your own app. This is an ideal solution for elderly parents or children who may not have a smartphone. In 2026, you can also "Schedule" these rides up to 90 days in advance to ensure a driver is assigned for a specific time, such as an early morning doctor's appointment.