If Uber cancels your ride, the outcome depends on whether the cancellation was initiated by the driver or the system itself. If a driver cancels after accepting, the app immediately begins searching for a new nearby driver to ensure your trip can still proceed with minimal delay. If no other drivers are available, the request is terminated. Regarding costs, you are generally not charged if the driver cancels, unless they have already arrived at your pickup location and waited for the duration of the "grace period" (typically 2 to 7 minutes depending on the service level). In cases where you see a charge on your statement immediately after a cancellation, it is usually a "temporary authorization hold" rather than an actual fee; Uber typically voids these holds immediately, though they may take a few business days to disappear from your bank statement. If you believe you were unfairly charged a cancellation fee—for example, if the driver was not making progress toward you or was significantly late—you can request a refund through the "Help" section of the Uber app, where AI-driven support often resolves legitimate disputes instantly.