Someone else booked me a ride

Why did I get a notification for a ride I didn’t book?

If you received a text message that you have a ride with Uber on the way, someone may have scheduled a ride for you. Follow the instructions in the text message to view your pickup details.

Types of rides that can be requested by others

You can have three types of trips requested for you:

  • Rides requested by an Uber for Business organization
  • Rides requested by public transit organizations
  • Rides booked by friends or family

Rides requested by an Uber for Business organization

When an Uber for Business organization requests a ride for you, you’ll receive either:

  • A text message to your mobile phone
  • An automated call to your mobile or landline phone number
  • An Uber app notification

Rides requested by public transit organizations

Public transit organizations can book a shuttle, UberX, or Uber Pool for you. The Uber app provides real-time transit information.

Transit information, prices, routes, and schedules are provided by a third party, and Uber cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Rides booked by friends or family

A friend or family member can request a ride for you even if you are in a different location.

If you don’t have an Uber account, you’ll receive a message with instructions for your trip along with your driver and vehicle information.

If you have an Uber account, you’ll receive an app notification with:

  • The driver’s details
  • The vehicle’s details
  • Real-time tracking for your ride

For more information on how to request a ride for someone else, see this article.

Can I cancel or edit a ride that’s been requested for me?

If you need to cancel or edit your trip, please contact the person who requested your ride.

How do I report a safety concern about my ride?

When drivers sign up to use the Uber platform they agree to a set of Community Guidelines, which prohibit unprofessional behavior, inappropriate physical contact, or verbal aggression.

Drivers also agree to operate vehicles safely at all times. If you experienced anything during your trip that made you feel unsafe, please select an issue below to let us know.

If you require immediate police or medical attention, or if you believe your driver is under the influence, please call 911. Once all parties are out of harm’s way and the necessary authorities have been contacted, please click this link to speak with an Uber representative.

Please note that this line is strictly for users who require safety-related assistance.