How to Know when to Order an Uber

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch the Uber app fifteen to thirty minutes before you would like to get picked up.

   The Uber app will use wi-fi and GPS to pinpoint your exact, current location.
   
   To the left of the “Set Pickup Location” button, you will see a pickup ETA.
   
   Use this estimate to assess when to request a ride.
   
   To change the pickup location, tap on the box that contains your current location.
   
   Type in the desired pickup location.
   
   The ETA will update automatically.
   
   Once a driver accepts your request, the ETA is subject to change.
   
   If the driver’s ETA is not sufficient, you may cancel the request free of charge within two to five minutes. , All available options for your area are listed at the bottom of the screen. , Uber will drop a pin at your current location.
   
   Alternatively, tap "Enter pickup location" and type in the address. , This box is partially hidden by the "Enter pickup location" box. ,, You may pay with a personal credit card, a credit card attached to a family profile, or a promo code. ,, This will close the "Fare Estimate" window. , When your driver arrives at the pickup location, you'll be present and ready to leave.
   
   Please note, a late fee is added to the bills of Uber users that keep their driver waiting at a pickup location for two or more minutes.
   
   Late fee rates vary by city.
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   Step 2: Check the nearest driver’s ETA to your pickup location.

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   Step 3: Select the type of Uber you would like to request.

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   Step 4: Tap "Set Pickup Location".

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   Step 5: Tap "Enter destination".

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   Step 6: Type in your destination.

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   Step 7: Select a payment method.

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   Step 8: Tap "Fare Estimate" to preview the estimated cost of your Uber ride.

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   Step 9: Tap the "X" in the upper left corner.

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    Step 10: Select "Request an Uber___".

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