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Then, can you order an uber in advance?

Uber now includes the option to schedule a ride 5 minutes to 30 days in advance using the Scheduled Rides feature. The Scheduled Rides feature allows you to book a trip in advance by selecting a 10-minute pickup window. The driver will be requested on your behalf and will arrive in the 10-minute window you've selected.

Subsequently, question is, why can't i pre book Uber? If you can't request a ride, it could be for a few reasons: - You have an outstanding payment. - Your payment method was declined on a previous trip. - Uber is currently unavailable in your location.

Simply so, how reliable is uber schedule a ride?

Correct. The "Scheduled Rides" of Uber or Lyft are not guaranteed. This is due to the on-demand nature of their drivers. There is no way to be 100% sure whether there will be ample drivers and vehicles for your pick-up location in advance.

Are scheduled Uber rides guaranteed?

Uber has recently rolled out a "scheduled rides guarantee". When you schedule an Uber ride at least 30 minutes in advance of your trip, Uber guarantees that your driver will pick you up within 10 minutes of your desired departure window.