Requesting Uber rides for Friends
How do I request an Uber ride for someone else? Can I request and pay for someone else’s ride?
”Is it possible to order an Uber ride for a friend (who doesn’t have their own account)?”
Yes, it IS possible to request an Uber ride for a friend using your OWN account. Here’s how to do it:
Yes, you can order a vehicle for some else, even if:
- they’re in a different location
- they don’t have a personal Uber account
- they don’t have access to a smartphone
‘Ok, so, how do I go about requesting a ride for a friend?’
Read our guide below, which gives you simple instructions on how to place an Uber request for a friend or family member:
Ordering a Vehicle for a Friend
Requesting an Uber vehicle for a friend is simple.
- Open your Uber App.
- Input your friend’s destination and pickup location.
- After the ride request has been accepted by a nearby driver, you can get in touch with your driver and provide your friend’s details (location, name, etc).
If you want, for added convenience & clarity, take a screenshot of your app & send the trip itinerary details with your friend (if they don’t have a smartphone, this step is not necessary).
Let your friend know your driver’s name, license plate number, as well as the vehicle type (model, color, etc). This will help them identify their Uber driver.
The ride will be charged to YOUR account.
Passenger Limits on the Uber App
If you’re ordering a ride for a friend, it’s worth remembering a small caveat: a customer using the Uber App can only order ONE ride at any one time (i.e., it’s not possible to order a ride for a friend while simultaneously ordering one for yourself, etc).
Wait until your friend’s Uber ride concludes – then, you will be able to use the Uber App again.
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