How to use the Uber app
- Create an account. All you need is an email address and phone number.
- Enter your destination. Open the app and enter where you’re going in the Where to?
- Meet your driver. You can track their arrival on the map.
- Check your ride.
- Sit back and relax.
- Rate your trip.
How does Uber work in Toronto?
Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Toronto
Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Toronto. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Press the down arrow key to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the escape button to close the calendar.
How do I use Uber for the first time?
Here’s the simple step-by-step on how to use Uber for the first time:
- Open and log into the Uber app on your device.
- Type your destination into the “Where to?” section.
- Select the type of vehicle you would like at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap “request” and then confirm the pickup location.
Is Uber or taxi cheaper in Toronto?
Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are by far the best places to choose Uber over a taxi, with customers saving 50, 44 and 41 per cent respectively compared to a cab fare for the same trip.
Can I request Uber without the app?
The Uber app is made for use on smartphones. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can still login to your account and request a ride by visiting our mobile website, m.uber.com.
Can you pay cash for Uber in Toronto?
The short answer is, yes, you can pay Uber with cash.
Do you tip cash for Uber?
You can always tip your driver in cash if you’d like. How much of my tip goes to the driver? All of it. Uber takes zero fees on tips.
How do I pay Uber with cash?
Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
How do you pay and tip Uber?
At the end of your trip, you’ll be prompted to rate your driver. Once you provide a 5-star rating, you’ll be given the option to add a tip. You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.
Do you tip Uber before or after?
Yes. Riders should leave a tip after every Uber ride they take. From a driver’s perspective, it takes a lot of money to keep your car running, and there are quite a few hidden fees involved that passengers don’t realize.
What is the cheapest way to travel in Toronto?
Travel like a local on Toronto’s buses and streetcars
Public transit is the cheapest way to get around Toronto and the city has an extensive network of buses and streetcars.
How much is Uber from Toronto airport to downtown?
Transfer comparison
| Transport | Travel time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus & Subway | 75 Min. | CA$ 3.25 ? |
| Taxi | 30 Min. | CA$ 60‑75 |
| Private Transfer | 30 Min. | CA$ 100 |
| Uber | 30 Min. | CA$ 65‑150 |
Can Uber pick up at Pearson?
For uberX and XL pickups: Once you accept a trip request, the pickup location at Toronto Pearson is located at: Terminal 1: Ground Level, Door Q (Inner Curb) Terminal 3: Arrivals Level, Zone 3 (Outer Curb)
Can you just call Uber?
Call us, toll-free
Dial 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) from your cell phone to talk to an Uber team member who will help you create an Uber account and request a ride. You can choose between English and Spanish when requesting a trip. You will need to call from a cell phone that can receive text messages.
Do I need a credit card for Uber?
Uber accepts credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets and Uber gift cards as acceptable forms of payment. In select areas, you may be able to use cash if this option is available to you at checkout, allowing you to pay cash directly to your driver.
Does Uber take debit cards?
You can add payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets and Uber gift cards. When a ride ends, your selected payment method is charged. During a ride, use your app to check that your preferred payment method is selected.
Can Uber go to Toronto airport?
Reserve a ride with Uber in advance at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Request a ride up to 30 days before your flight, at any time and on any day of the year.
Is Uber 24 hours in Toronto?
Request a ride at any time and on any day of the year.
What’s the difference between Uber and UberX?
Actually, there is no difference between UberX and Uber – UberX is simply a basic level of service that Uber offers. Uber offers a variety of service level options. They range from cheaper, economy rides to pricier luxury rides.
Can you sit in front of Uber?
Updating our no-front-seat policy
Because the front seat is now accessible, this means that all vehicle capacity is back to its original capacity. For example, an UberX or Uber Exec can now carry 4 passengers instead of 3.
Is $5 enough to tip Uber?
To make tipping simple, Uber always suggests $1, $2 or $5, but you should consider the total price of your ride when deciding on a tip. Just like at restaurants, Uber tips should be calculated in proportion to the total.