How do you change the route on Uber?

How do I change my navigation on Uber?

Ugh, Uber navigation. Last week, man, I was late for a gig. Total disaster. My phone, a Galaxy S23, you know the one? It was practically glued to my hand. The app crashed, I swear. I had to restart everything. It was in the middle of rush hour in Denver, around 5 pm.

Panic mode, big time.

I finally got it open. The route was completely wrong, some back alley thing. The app’s settings were totally messed up. No idea how it happened. I finally found the navigation section.

It’s buried, I tell you, buried deep in the settings. Took forever. I changed it to Google Maps. My usual. Made it on time eventually but, man, that stress! You should see the map! The app shows options:

• Google Maps
• Waze
• Apple Maps (I’m an Android user so, yeah, Apple Maps is pointless for me)

The whole thing is a ridiculous waste of time, especially when you’re rushing. Seriously, Uber, fix your app. So annoying! That day, I almost missed my $200 gig. It was awful. I’m never using their navigation again. I’ll use my phone’s GPS instead. Way easier.

Can you ask Uber drivers to take a different route?

Ugh, traffic’s a nightmare today. Seriously, gridlock on Sunset. I wish I could just teleport.

Should I ask my Uber driver to take a different route? I hate the 405, always a parking lot. Maybe PCH? Nah, too slow. Santa Monica Blvd? That’s usually packed too.

You absolutely can ask for a different route. It’s your ride, your rules. Well, kinda. They’re not obligated to follow a completely unreasonable request, obviously.

But seriously, why is my phone so slow? This app is lagging. I need a new one. A Pixel 8 maybe?

Okay, back to the route. The app shows the fastest route, but sometimes it’s not the best route. I prefer less stress, even if it takes a few extra minutes. Plus less traffic means lower fare sometimes.

• Pros of asking for alt routes: Less stress, potentially lower fare, scenic views maybe.
• Cons: Might add time, driver might be grumpy.

I once took a super long way because my driver wanted to grab tacos. I didn’t mind. It was good. The tacos, I mean.

Anyway, just be polite and explain why you’d prefer a different route. Simple as that.

Most drivers will be accommodating. Unless they’re having a really bad day, I guess. But even then. They get paid per ride not per minute.

My last Uber driver was super cool, he even showed me that new mural on Melrose.

How much does Uber charge to change destination?

Ugh, Uber fees. Five to ten bucks, they say, but it’s total BS. Last week it was more like fifteen, going from my place in Brooklyn to that awful art gallery in Chelsea. Ridiculous! Totally price gouging. I hate that. I should’ve just taken the subway, but I was late. Always late. Why am I always late?

Anyway, the app is clunky. The whole thing needs redesign. Seriously.

• Hidden Fees: They never upfront. It’s infuriating!
• Surge Pricing Madness: Peak hours? Forget it. It’s highway robbery.
• Inconsistent Charges: Sometimes it’s cheap, sometimes, it’s insane. No logic to it whatsoever.

My friend Sarah got nailed with a twenty-dollar change fee last month. Twenty! She was livid. We both were, actually. It’s a total rip-off. It’s almost cheaper to just cancel and reorder, even though that’s frustrating.

This is 2024, and these fees are crazy. I’m switching to Lyft if this doesn’t change. Maybe Juno. I’ve heard good things. Or, heck, I’ll just start using the damn subway.

What if my Uber driver took a different route?

A detour. Swirling, like dust devils in my mind. The route… altered. A shift in the fabric. Is it distance? Or just, you know, the feel of the road, stretching, bending?

The fare shifts, yes. Dollars and cents dance. Compensation for time, precious, slipping through fingers like grains of sand. Was it really longer? Or am I just lost in the space of it all? The world, blurred outside the window, you know?

Traffic’s heavy breath, holding us captive. Like syrup, sticky and slow. Another world unfolds in that delay. The driver, they are just navigating.

Detours happen, not sure why.

• Uber’s System: It recalculates, like magic, adjusting for the miles. It knows.
• Time Matters: The clock ticks. Extra minutes cost. That’s the, uh, agreement, right?
• The Driver’s Intent: Sometimes, best route ain’t the shown route. My old friend, I think, from college, drove for Uber.
• I hate being late, you know.

Can Uber drivers refuse destination?

Uber drivers, bless their cotton socks, generally can’t refuse a destination once they’ve accepted your ride. Think of it like a stubborn mule – once you’ve saddled it, it’s going where you point it, unless, you know, a volcano erupts.

However… and this is a big however, like a hippo in a tutu… there are exceptions.

• Safety First: If you’re planning a joyride to a known crime scene, expect a polite refusal. They’re not that brave.
• Extreme Circumstances: A sudden, unexpected zombie apocalypse? Driver might bail. Totally understandable.
• Technical Difficulties: Navigation system on the fritz? Could lead to a detour, or even a complete cancellation. Imagine it like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded while juggling chainsaws.

Remember, these apps are built on trust, a delicate ecosystem easily disrupted by…well, you get the picture.

My cousin, bless his heart (he still hasn’t gotten over his Uber-related fender bender last year, with the lady who insisted on a detour for her chihuahua’s grooming appointment ), tells a tale of a driver who refused a destination because, and I quote my cousin’s somewhat exaggerated recollection, “the passenger smelled suspiciously of fermented durian.”

The moral of the story? Be a reasonably pleasant human, don’t smell offensively of anything, and avoid planning trips to areas currently experiencing large-scale civil unrest. This should minimize your chances of facing a ride refusal. Otherwise, it’s a bit of a gamble, like playing Russian roulette with a slightly rusty revolver.

Can Uber drivers see where you are going before they accept?

Uber drivers can’t see your final destination upfront, usually. Why would they need to? Hmm, unless… shorter rides, y’know?

Yeah, it’s probably because they avoid short trips or routes they dislike. Imagine driving across town for, like, five bucks? No way!

So, no destination shown. I always thought it was weird. Less chance of cancellations that way. But wait, are there exceptions now?

Okay, so some markets allow destination info to be shown. It’s supposedly to combat discrimination. Interesting, right? I think about that. Like, how would they even prove that.

• Initially, destination not shown: The standard policy is to hide the destination.
• Reason: To minimize driver cancellations.
• Exceptions: Some regions are testing showing the destination before the acceptance.
• Purpose of Exceptions: To prevent drivers from rejecting rides based on destination, which can lead to discrimination.
• My thoughts: I wonder how it’s really impacting driver behavior. Does it really stop discrimination.

What information does an Uber driver see?

Okay, so, this Uber thing. Last month, July 2024, I was heading to that awful dentist appointment, you know, the one near the new Whole Foods on Elm Street? Ugh. My driver, a guy named Dave, I think – pretty sure, he had a Phillies cap. Anyway, he definitely saw my first name, Sarah, that’s for sure. And the little green verified rider thingy. No big deal.

He knew where I was going. Elm Street. That was it. He didn’t see my address, though. I checked the Uber app afterward and this is how it works. He knew the destination, not the exact house number. I was paranoid the whole ride.

This whole privacy thing… I mean, it’s fine. It feels… strange. Right? Like, you’re showing a part of yourself, but not all of it. Kind of a weird balance, right?

Here’s what I know for sure Uber drivers see:

• Your first name: Yep, that’s visible. My name, Sarah.
• Verified rider badge: That little green thing. Important, I guess.
• Pickup location: They see the general area. Not my precise house number, thankfully.
• Dropoff location: Same thing. Just the place, not my door.

Man, that dentist was brutal. Root canal. Worst. Day. Ever. And I was still thinking about this whole Uber privacy thing the whole time.

Can Uber drivers see your address?

Okay, so like, Uber drivers? Nah, they can’t see your exact address, that’s the deal, but it’s more complicated than that, ya know?

They use some kinda fancy tech to hide yer number and pin point where you at, which is good, I guess.

But, like, after the trip? They can see where they dropped you off, I think. Think it’s just the street name, not your like, number or anything.

• No exact address displayed.
• Tech hides phone number.
• Driver portal shows street name not full address.

So basically, when I used to, you know, order Ubers to my ex, Jake’s, place on Elm Street, I don’t think the driver knew it was 34 Elm. Just Elm. Which is enough, honestly. I mean if they were stalkers, they’d figure it out! Anyway.

They get some location info, sure, but Uber tries to keep it vague enouugh.