How to Call an Uber Ride for Someone Else

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This wikiHow teaches you how to request an Uber for someone who is unable to make their own reservation. Once you enter the person’s location, you can even set the destination, select an Uber type, and get an estimate to avoid surprise charges.

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    This is the box at the top of the screen.
    • Depending on your settings, the box may contain your current address instead of the words “Current Location.”
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    You can type their address into the box or drop a pin on their location.
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    This is the second box from the top of the screen.
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    • If you don’t want to list a destination, tap Skip Destination . This will prevent you from getting a fare estimate, however.
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    Choose one of the available Ubers and fare rates from those that appear in the circles at the bottom of the screen.
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    Once a driver accepts the request, an Uber will be sent to the other person's location.
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    You'll see a screen showing the driver's name, as well as the make, model, and license plate number of the car.
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    This will allow them to identify the car when it arrives at their location.
    • It's also a good idea to give the driver a call to let them know you've booked a ride for someone else. Give the driver the person's name and a description so they know who to look for.
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    How do I know the car is the one I reserved?
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    If you ordered the car for someone else, let the other person know the name of the driver, as well as the make, model, and color of the car. It's also a good idea to call the Uber driver to give them the name and description of the person they're picking up.
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    In requesting a ride to someone else's address, won't the Uber driver think something is wrong? It sill be my name but, it won't be me.
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    It's a good idea to give the driver a call and let them know that you've booked the ride for someone else. That would also be a good opportunity to give the driver a description of the person they are picking up.
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    Can I book an Uber for a specific time on the following day?
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    You sure can. Once you enter your destination, tap "Schedule a Ride" and choose the time and date.
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      Tips and Warnings

      • Once the driver accepts your request, take a screenshot of the driver's information, so the other person knows what vehicle to look for.
      • You can only request one Uber at a time. So, you will not be able to request a ride for yourself, or anyone else, until the first Uber request is complete.

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