Why do Uber drivers ask where you're going?

Why do Uber drivers ask where you're going? They are asking where you are going to circumvent the reason for Uber not telling them where you are going, which is to avoid drivers cherry-picking which rides they take. Often after the driver finds out where you are going they will cancel the ride.

Does Uber charge if you miss a ride?

Cancellation fee due to no show You will be charged a cancellation fee in case of a no-show or when you fail to meet your driver-partner within certain minutes.

Can you have a favorite Uber driver?

Favorite Driver is a feature available in the Uber app. This feature will allow riders to mark drivers as a favorite after taking a trip. If one of your customers marks you as a favorite driver, you will receive a notification in the driver app.

How does Uber pick your driver?

In the seconds after a rider requests a ride, we evaluate nearby drivers and riders in one batch. We then pair riders and drivers in the distribution, aiming to reduce the average wait time for everyone, not just the closest pair. This helps keep things moving and rides reliable across the network.

Are Uber drivers supposed to ask where you are going?

An Uber driver is never supposed to know the destination until the trip has started. But some drivers are said to be calling passengers in advance and finding out where the passengers want to go, which is against Uber policy.

Is there a 12 hour limit for Uber?

Uber's policy as of May 2018 is to allow a maximum of 12 hours of driving time before requiring the driver to take a break of at least 6 hours. Lyft's policy is the same: a limit of 12 hours of driving before a mandatory 6-hour break.

Do Uber drivers like long rides?

Originally Answered: Do Uber driver prefer short or long rides? Generally most drivers prefer longer trips as you make money only when driving with a passenger, for short trips you spend too much time getting to the pickup, waiting for the rider and then you can start earning.

Will Uber drive me 2 hours?

Yes! However, I would suggest calling the driver and asking first. I would also recommend a nice tip. A driver's concern with such a long drive is that the passenger will not tip, typical of Uber riders, and he will have to return home with no fare/compensation for the 2 hour trip back.

Do Uber drivers know your name?

Uber drivers don't see anything but the first name you gave to Uber and whatever address you're being picked up at, or that you're having food dropped off at. We don't have any of your information at all, and after the ride or delivery is completed, the address gets deleted from the app.

Can Uber driver choose where to go?

You can set a destination filter to a place you're going—like home or school—and the app will help you find trips in that direction. This helps you earn while heading where you need to go.

Can you use the same Uber driver twice?

Since Uber is GPS based a passenger gets the closest driver to him/her. The only way that one could use the same driver is to book the ride when that driver is online and is the closest driver to that particular passenger. You can't.

How safe is Uber for female passengers?

Is Uber Safe For A Woman Alone? Even when precautions are taken, women traveling alone using Uber may still be vulnerable to assault. In Seattle in 2021, a 13-year-old female passenger was raped by her Uber driver. The girl's father called an Uber to drive her to her mother's house.

Can Uber drivers see your picture?

If you've uploaded a photo, they can see it when you request and during a ride. When the ride is complete they can't see your info. The importance of uploading a photo is that both you and the driver can verify that the correct ride is given to the correct passenger.

Can Uber drivers cancel rides?

There are several reasons that an Uber driver may decide to cancel an excursion. The primary reason is that you haven't progressed toward their pick-up location. This could be because of traffic or construction conditions. In such cases, there is no charge for the cancellation cost.

Can you contact Uber driver after ride?

You can contact your Uber driver either before or after your ride has been completed. You can send a text message to your driver through the Uber app, or contact them with an anonymized phone number once your driver has confirmed your ride.

Why am I not getting any trips on Uber?

Make sure you're within the city you're activated to drive in. Move to a location with higher demand. Ensure your preferences are set to receive all trip types that you're eligible for. Turn off the destination setting (if it's on)

How far will Uber let you travel?

While there is no set distance that an Uber can travel, there is a time limit. Uber currently only allows eight hours for one journey at a time. That indicates that your Uber could easily carry you 400 miles before the time limit began, assuming there is no traffic on the highway you're travelling on.

Can you request a female driver with Uber?

Can You Request a Female Uber Driver? No, you cannot request a driver based on gender, neither male nor female. Though female passengers may be more comfortable with a female driver, especially at night and in a deserted or unfamiliar area, it can be discriminatory to ask for a female driver only.

Do Uber drivers like quiet passengers?

One driver said their 'best passengers are the ones that quietly sit in the back', while another agreed that their 'dream passenger is the one who tells me to turn up the music and then sits quietly'.

What happens if Uber waits too long?

After you've been waiting for a rider for 2 minutes, a fee will be charged to them for the time you continue to wait. After you've been waiting for 5 minutes, you can choose to cancel the trip or continue to wait. A cancellation fee will still only be charged after you've waited for at least 5 minutes.