Just refuse it right away and tell the driver to do it himself. I think if you cancel the ride, Uber will charge you cancellation fees on your next ride. So to get rid of cancellation fees, simply tell the driver to cancel ride from his end.
Why are my drivers cancelling Uber?
Uber's CEO says this is the most common reason drivers cancel on customers. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the prime culprit behind driver cancellations are trips to undesired destinations.
What to do when Uber driver asks to cancel?
What happens if you cancel too many trips on Uber?
If you cancel multiple trips in a short period of time, you may receive a grace period when canceling future trips. A cancellation fee won't apply if we detect that your driver hasn't made progress to your pickup location or if your driver is 5 or more minutes late.
Does Uber charge for Cancelling rides?
Yes, most people are charged cancellation fees when they cancel after 2 minutes. When you call an Uber the driver starts driving towards you, investing their time and mileage in picking you up. They also stop accepting other rides, so they will likely miss out on other opportunities while coming to pick you up.
Does Uber say if you don’t tip?
Do Uber drivers know if you don't tip? Yes, your driver will know whether or not you tipped and how much. That said, the driver will not be privy to this information until you have submitted your ride rating and your driver has submitted the passenger rating.