How do I reserve an Uber ride for someone else?
Answer
In Uber, schedule or reserve the ride, then use the For me / For someone else option so the passenger’s name and phone number receive driver details.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Follow local child car-seat laws; standard Uber vehicles may not include child seats.
Follow these steps
Start a Reserve or Schedule trip
In the Uber app, choose Reserve a Ride or the schedule option, then set today’s date and the correct pickup time.
You should see: Uber shows a reservable trip for the chosen time.
Set the pickup and destination carefully
Enter the exact pickup pin and destination, and review the map before continuing.
You should see: The route matches where your friend actually needs to be picked up.
Choose riding for someone else
When Uber asks who the ride is for, select someone else and enter the friend’s name and phone number so they receive driver details directly.
You should see: The passenger contact is attached to the reservation.
Confirm vehicle needs and book
Choose a vehicle option appropriate for adults and children, review the fare estimate, and confirm the reservation.
You should see: The trip appears under Activity or Reservations with the correct passenger.
Double-check or cancel and redo if needed
Open Activity/Reservations and verify passenger, time, and address. If anything is wrong, cancel that scheduled ride and create a corrected one.
You should see: The final reservation matches the friend’s pickup needs.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Reserve a Ride or Schedule options, a passenger picker for someone else, and confirmation of date, time, pickup pin, and passenger phone number.
Before you change anything: Open the official Uber app while signed into your account. Have the friend’s legal-enough name and phone number ready. Confirm the pickup address and time zone. Cancel and recreate the trip if the wrong passenger was selected.