Drivers make every effort to arrive at your pickup location on time. You should request a ride when you're near the pickup location and ready to meet the driver.
In some cities, there is a charge for riders who are 2 or more minutes late to their pickup spot. This Wait Time fee will start 2 minutes after a driver arrives at your pickup location. The fee will be based on the per-minute wait time rate that is applicable in that city. The wait time fee is automatically applied to your trip, and you'll see it on your trip receipt.
Wait Time fees differ depending on your city and selected vehicle option. Trips that originate at certain airports and venues do not have Wait Time fees. You can find out if your trip can get a wait time fee by selecting the link below. Then, enter a pickup location and destination, and touch the "?" next to your vehicle option. You can also see this in the app before you request a ride.
Note that if the trip is cancelled and you are charged a cancellation fee, you will not be charged for wait time. Additionally, this fee does not apply to airports or certain venues, and will never apply to uberPOOL trips.