244: Uber: How To Schedule Rides

Mike Murphy
2 min readAug 7, 2018

Tutorial: Book an Uber in Advance

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*There is a 3-minute video tutorial below the text instructions if you would rather watch than read the instructions.

Uber Scheduling Notes:

  1. Devices: Uber is available on iOS & Android Devices
  2. Scheduling Limits: 5 minutes in advance to 30 days in advance
  3. Pickup Window: 10-minute pickup window. For example, if you want to get picked up at 6:00 am, schedule the ride for 5:50.The driver will arrive between 5:50–6:00.
  4. $10 Credit: If driver does not pick you up before the 10-minute increment ends, Uber will give you $10 credit towards a future ride.
  5. Airport Rides: You can book a trip in advance (5 minutes to 30 days) TO the airport, but you cannot schedule a ride FROM the airport
  6. Rates: You will see the price of your ride when scheduling. Price will be locked in when you confirm the scheduling.
  7. Modify or Canceling: You can edit your ride by clicking the Menu in upper left corner of app (3 horizontal lines)
  • Click Your Trips
  • Click the middle table ‘Upcoming’

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Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy

Written by Mike Murphy

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