Create an account. All you need is an email address and phone number. ...
Enter your destination. Open the app and enter where you're going in the Where to? ...
Meet your driver. You can track their arrival on the map. ...
Check your trip. ...
Sit back and relax. ...
Rate your trip.
People Also Ask
Card PaymentsWith your card registered and selected in the app, any payments for rides will be automatically charged to the card. When you create an Uber account, you will be asked to enter a card or other payment method for use on rides.
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.
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?
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.
Uber is designed to be a cashless experience, so once the ride is completed, the payment method for the ride is charged. You'll also be prompted to add a tip to the ride.
4. Be a back-seat rider. 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.
Call us, toll-freeDial 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) from your cell phone to talk to an Uber team member who will help you create an Uber account and request a ride. You can choose between English and Spanish when requesting a trip. You will need to call from a cell phone that can receive text messages.
Yes. When you first sign-up as a rider on Uber, you become eligible for an Uber sign-up offer. You can enjoy your first Uber ride for free. An Uber newsletter is not available.
How do I get a price estimate in the app? Open the app and input your destination in the “Where to?”box.The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available in your area.
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.
Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.
What Cards Does Uber Not Accept? Uber does not accept some prepaid cards, especially cards bearing logos from payment processors other than Visa and Mastercard. Also, Uber won't accept a Lyft gift card.