How to Request an Uber for a Family Member, Friend, or Stranger

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A step-by-step guide to ordering an Uber for family and others
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Do you need to order an Uber for someone else? Maybe you have family members that need a ride somewhere. Maybe you just want to make sure a friend gets home safely. Luckily, the Uber app allows you to request a ride for someone else as well as add family members to your account. This wikiHow teaches you how to request an Uber for someone else.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap Where to? at the top.
  2. Tap For Me at the top and select Add new contact .
  3. Enter the person's phone number and tap Next .
  4. Enter the person's name and tap Add rider .
  5. Make sure the person is selected and tap Done .
  6. Enter a pickup and drop-off location.
  7. Select a ride type and tap Confirm Pickup .
Method 1
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Requesting for Someone Else

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  1. If you're not automatically signed in, enter your login information.
  2. It's next to the magnifying glass icon at the top of the page. [1]
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  3. It's the second drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  4. It's the second option in the menu.
  5. You can select their number from your contacts list or you can enter their number in the field at the top of the page. Then tap Next at the bottom of the page.
  6. Enter the first and last name of the person for whom you are ordering an Uber. This is the name the driver will see. Then tap Add rider at the bottom of the screen.
  7. Ensure the radio option next to the rider's name is selected and tap Done at the bottom of the screen.
  8. To do so, tap the field next to the circle dot at the top of the page. Then enter the address that the person will be waiting at.
  9. To do so, tap the field below the pick-up address and enter the address the person is traveling to.
  10. This could be an UberX, UberXL, Comfort, or any other available choice. The price will be listed next to each ride type. Tap the type of ride you want to choose and then tap the black button at the bottom of the screen.
    • If you want to change your payment method. Tap your credit cart at the bottom of the screen. Select another payment method or tap Add payment method at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts to add a payment method.
  11. It's the black button at the bottom of the screen. This confirms the pickup. The person will receive a text message with information about the driver, including their name, ETA, license plate number, and the type of car they are driving.
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  1. You can use the Uber app to add family members to your account . Then your family members can order an Uber using a shared account.
  2. It's in the lower-right corner. It has an icon that resembles a silhouette.
  3. It's the first option below the large button options at the top of the account menu. It's next to an icon that resembles a group of people.
  4. It's the first option at the top of the menu.
  5. It's the black button at the bottom of the page.
  6. If the person is over 18 years of age, tap the radio option next to "Adult." If the person is between the ages of 13 to 17, tap the radio option next to "Teen." Then tap Continue at the bottom of the page.
  7. If you are adding a teen, you will be given some information about teen accounts. Tap Choose contact at the bottom of the screen to continue.
  8. You can either tap their name in your contacts list, or you can enter their number at the top of the page.
  9. Make sure you enter their first and last name, their phone number, and date of birth. Then tap Save at the bottom of the screen.
  10. It's at the bottom of the screen.
  11. It's the black button at the bottom of the screen. Your family member will receive an invitation to download the app and set up their own account. [2]
    • You can add up to five family members to your account.
    • Uber teen accounts allows teens to order their own Ubers with a shared family account. You will be able to track them in real-time and put a spending limit on their account. Furthermore, only the highest-rated drivers are allowed to drive teens. Audio recordings of the trip are also available. [3]
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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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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/how-to-request-rides-for-others
      2. ↑ https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/managing-uber-family-profiles
      3. ↑ https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/teens/

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