How do I order Uber for one person?

Getting an Uber: Solo Rides and Sharing the Journey

Uber’s ease of use makes it a go-to for personal transportation, but navigating the app’s features for different scenarios can sometimes be tricky. This guide clarifies how to order a single-person Uber, and importantly, how to order one for someone else.

Ordering an Uber for Yourself (The Solo Trip):

This is the simplest Uber experience. Open the app, enter your destination, and confirm your pickup location. The app will show you available ride options, pricing, and estimated arrival times. Select your preferred ride type and confirm your request. It’s as straightforward as it sounds! No special steps are needed for a solo journey.

Ordering an Uber for Someone Else:

While you might initially think it’s the same process, ordering an Uber for another person requires a specific action within the app. Here’s how to do it:

1. Start a Normal Trip Request: Begin just as you would for yourself. Enter the destination and pickup location for the person you want to send the ride to.

2. Select “For Me” then “Add a Rider”: Before confirming the trip details, you’ll see options at the bottom or near the confirmation button. Crucially, select “For Me” (or a similarly worded option; the app’s interface may vary slightly depending on your region and app version). After selecting “For Me,” you should see an option to “Add a rider.”

3. Input Contact Information: You’ll now be prompted to enter the contact information for the person receiving the ride. The Uber app often offers to select a contact from your phone’s address book for convenience. Alternatively, you can manually enter their phone number. Double-check that you have selected the correct contact before proceeding.

4. Finalize the Booking: Once you’ve entered the correct contact information, review the trip details (destination, pickup, rider’s name, and cost) one last time. Then, confirm the booking. The Uber app will send a notification to the intended recipient with the ride details.

Important Considerations:

• Communication: It’s always a good idea to briefly communicate with the person you’re ordering the Uber for, letting them know you’ve requested a ride and confirming the pickup location.

• Payment: The payment method linked to your Uber account will be used, unless you’ve configured a different payment option within the ‘Add a Rider’ section. Clarify payment arrangements beforehand to avoid confusion.

By following these simple steps, you can easily arrange an Uber for yourself or seamlessly schedule a ride for a friend, family member, or colleague. Remember to always double-check details before confirming the request.