Here’s the simple step-by-step on how to use Uber for the first time:
- Open and log into the Uber app on your device.
- Type your destination into the “Where to?” section.
- Select the type of vehicle you would like at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap “request” and then confirm the pickup location.
When you use Uber for the first time is it free?
If you haven’t already used Uber, and are a first-time rider, your first ride with Uber can be free (up to a certain amount, depending on where you are located). All you need to do is enter a promo code (which you can find at uber.com), or have a friend refer you to Uber.
How do you pay for an Uber?
Your Uber app processes payment for any trip you take. Before requesting a ride, use your app to add a payment method of your choice to your account. When a trip ends, your preferred payment method will be charged.
What to do before getting in an Uber?
Uber safety tips
- Request your ride inside.
- Check Your Ride.
- Have the driver confirm your name.
- Be a back-seat rider.
- Always wear your seat belt.
- Share your trip details with loved ones.
- Protect your personal information.
- Follow your intuition.
How do I call Uber for a ride?
How it works
- Call us, toll-free. Dial 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.
- Get trip details.
- Ride.
Do you have to tip Uber drivers?
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, or from your emailed trip receipt.
Do you tip Uber?
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.
How much do you tip Uber?
You should tip Uber ride 10% – 20% of your ride fare as a common courtesy. 10% if the ride was fair and 20% if the rider went above and beyond. This means the driver helps you with luggage or bags or you bring your pet along, etc.
Do I pay cash for Uber?
Can I pay for Uber with cash? 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.
Can Uber be booked without app?
Are you looking to try out Uber but don’t have a smartphone? Perhaps you don’t have enough space on your phone for the app or need to book from a PC. In any case, that’s not a problem: you don’t need to have the app in order to request a ride with us.
What questions should I ask before Uber driver?
When the vehicle assumed to be an Uber or Lyft arrives, ask the driver what their name before getting in and make sure the driver matches the photo. The driver should also know the name of the passenger who booked the ride. Ask ride sharing drivers who they are there to pick up.
Are Uber drivers allowed to wait for you?
If you are making a very brief stop, you can make it a round-trip by either asking the driver politely to wait for you or leverage the multiple destination feature on the Uber app.
What is the basic Uber option?
UberX — This is the standard Uber service, offering rides for up to 4 passengers. UberXL — Like UberX, but bigger, offering capacity for up to 6 passengers. UberSELECT — Where available, this service offers higher-end vehicles than UberX, while still being more affordable than UberBLACK.
How Uber works step by step?
A guide for how to use Uber
- 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 ride.
- Sit back and relax.
- Rate your trip.
Can you call an Uber over the phone?
When you call: You’ll need to confirm the phone number that is linked with your Uber account. If you’re calling from a different phone number, manually enter the number associated with your account when prompted.
Do Ubers know if you don’t tip?
Before Uber allowed tipping, there were drivers who said they’d never rate a passenger 5 stars unless they gave a tip. That’s back when all tips were cash and given at the end of a ride. But now that tipping can be done through the Uber app, drivers won’t know that you tipped until after they’ve rated you.
What happen if you don’t tip Uber?
What Happens If You Don’t Tip Your Uber Driver? Nothing happens if you don’t tip your Uber driver. The driver earns less money than they would have if you had tipped. However, leaving a tip can also be a sign of encouragement for them to continue with their rides and providing good service.
What’s the difference between Uber and UberX?
What is the difference between Uber and UberX, you might wonder? Actually, there is no difference between UberX and Uber – UberX is simply a basic level of service that Uber offers. Uber offers a variety of service level options. They range from cheaper, economy rides to pricier luxury rides.
Is $5 enough to tip Uber?
To make tipping simple, Uber always suggests $1, $2 or $5, but you should consider the total price of your ride when deciding on a tip. Just like at restaurants, Uber tips should be calculated in proportion to the total.
How do you know who is picking you up with Uber?
The Uber app will tell the driver where they need to pick you up and drop you off before accepting the ride request. It’s important to enable the location services option on your mobile phone for Uber to work correctly.
Do Uber drivers see tip before?
You can see total tips in your weekly summary. Tips can be cashed out at any time using Instant Pay, just like your other earnings. After a trip has ended, riders have 30 days to add a tip. When you go online, you’ll see any new tips you received since the last time you opened the Driver app.