How Do I Schedule an Uber to Pick Me Up at a Specific Time?

Do you have an upcoming event and you want a ride at the exact time? Worry no more because Uber allows you to plan for every detail of your travel schedule every day of the week and around the clock. Your travel is too important to leave anything to chance. You can schedule a ride up to 30 days in advance and avoid delays or other disappointments. Uber scheduled rides and on-demand trip pricing is similar, but you can have your price locked in so that all that awaits is your departure.

How Scheduled Rides Work

All you need to do is decide on where and when you want your ride. Uber will take over and request a driver for you who will arrive on the selected 10-minute window. The process is a step-by-step, easy-to-follow instruction sequence that helps you schedule an Uber to pick you up.

Steps to Follow

1. On your website or application, tap on the button saying "schedule" or "now" on your screen. The button is located to the right of the "where to?" button.
2. On the page that follows, select the date of your planned travel. In addition, select the time you wish to have your pick-up. This time is a 10-minute window where the driver can pick you up.
3. Once you are sure you have the right date and time, set your pick-up time. Click on "Set pick up time."
4. The location of your pick-up will automatically set to your current location. If you wish to change your pick-up location, tap on "Current Location" to change to your preferred pick-up location.
5. Set your destination to complete the scheduling process. At this stage, your can review your fare estimation.
6. Click "Schedule" to finish.
7. Last but not least, countercheck the information you have entered to affirm you have everything right. The last thing you want is your driver sowing up at the wrong place or time.

How Do I Change My Uber Pick-Up Time?

If you realize a mistake with the time of the pick-up or your planned departure time changes, do not panic. You can head back to the website or the app and change the scheduling in three simple steps.

1. On the menu, click on "Your Trips." This will direct you to a page with an option, "Upcoming."
2. Click on "Upcoming" to view all your upcoming trips. Select the trip to want to edit.
3. Edit the time to your preferred pick-up time. If you want to cancel your entire schedule to create a new one, click on "Cancel Ride." As long as you don't have a driver match, the cancellation of the ride does not have a charge. However, you will incur normal cancellation fees if you had already been matched with a driver.

Uber tries to guarantee you a ride by monitoring all active cars at the requested time. It goes without saying that there more available cars in busy areas and big cities. In the event there are no drivers available at your selected time, you will receive a notification immediately.