Uber doesn't guarantee that a driver will accept your ride request. Your ride is confirmed once you receive your driver details. **Reserve trips made in advance are subject to a cancellation fee. You can cancel at no charge up to 60 minutes before your reservation pick-up time.
Why does Uber lie about pickup times?
When you first open your Uber app, the estimated wait times are almost always going to be wrong because it's “highly likely the cars you see when you request are matched before your request is even processed.” So, someone else snags your driver, and you're stuck waiting around for a car that's farther away.
How accurate are Uber pickup times?
Does Uber lie about time?
Yes, there are delays like traffic, but the app should pick up on those and adjust your wait time accordingly, even though that means displaying a longer, more unattractive wait time that risks you canceling the ride.
How early should I schedule an Uber?
Request a ride up to 90 days in advance at any time of the day. Make sure to schedule a Reserve trip more than 90 minutes prior to your departure to access the full benefits of the trip. To schedule a Reserve trip, go to the Uber app on your mobile device and: Select Reserve on the home page in the app.
How can you tell if Uber is busy?
The status bar at the bottom of your map screen will let you know when you're in a busy area.