How to Request an Uber or Lyft Ride with Facebook Messenger
Open Messenger.,Tap the search field at the top of the screen., Type in “Uber.", Tap the Uber search result under “Discover.”,Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen., Tap on the Transportation icon., Tap Sign in., Enter your account...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Messenger.
The icon looks like a blue talk bubble with a white, horizontal lighting bolt.
Make sure Messenger is up to date so that you have access to the Transportation features.
You can check for updates on your device's app store. -
Step 2: Tap the search field at the top of the screen.
,,,, It looks like the front of a car.
On an iPhone, this icon is located below the message field.
On an Android phone, this icon is located above the message field. , If you don’t have an Uber account, tap Register.
This will lead you through the registration process to create an account before coming back to this page to sign in.
Refer to Sign up for Uber for registration help. , If prompted with a permissions popup, you may need to tap Allow to grant Uber access to personal and location information.
Uber may prompt you to verify your account with a code.
Check your text messages or email to find this code. , The options are listed directly under the large map.
You will see options like “uberX,” “uberSELECT,” “UberBLACK,” "UberXL," and "UberSUV," etc., It is the first menu, right below the ride type selection menu.
You can also move the map to select a location under the green pin. ,,, You can also move the map to select a destination under the red pin. ,,, It is located underneath the destination menu., A blue check mark will appear next to the selection.
Uber will use this option when charging your fare.,, An Uber ride request will be created. -
Step 3: Type in “Uber."
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Step 4: Tap the Uber search result under “Discover.”
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Step 5: Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen.
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Step 6: Tap on the Transportation icon.
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Step 7: Tap Sign in.
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Step 8: Enter your account information and tap Sign In.
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Step 9: Select a ride type.
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Step 10: Tap the pickup location menu.
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Step 11: Type in the address of your pickup location.
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Step 12: Tap the resulting address of your pickup location below to confirm the selection.
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Step 13: Tap Add Destination to set your destination.
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Step 14: Type in the address of your destination.
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Step 15: Tap the resulting address of your destination below to confirm the selection.
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Step 16: Tap the payment menu.
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Step 17: Select a payment method.
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Step 18: Tap ← to the left of “Payment Methods.”
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Step 19: Tap Request.
Detailed Guide
The icon looks like a blue talk bubble with a white, horizontal lighting bolt.
Make sure Messenger is up to date so that you have access to the Transportation features.
You can check for updates on your device's app store.
,,,, It looks like the front of a car.
On an iPhone, this icon is located below the message field.
On an Android phone, this icon is located above the message field. , If you don’t have an Uber account, tap Register.
This will lead you through the registration process to create an account before coming back to this page to sign in.
Refer to Sign up for Uber for registration help. , If prompted with a permissions popup, you may need to tap Allow to grant Uber access to personal and location information.
Uber may prompt you to verify your account with a code.
Check your text messages or email to find this code. , The options are listed directly under the large map.
You will see options like “uberX,” “uberSELECT,” “UberBLACK,” "UberXL," and "UberSUV," etc., It is the first menu, right below the ride type selection menu.
You can also move the map to select a location under the green pin. ,,, You can also move the map to select a destination under the red pin. ,,, It is located underneath the destination menu., A blue check mark will appear next to the selection.
Uber will use this option when charging your fare.,, An Uber ride request will be created.
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