Five Must Know Tips For Requesting An Uber Ride

The trend now is to request an Uber to commute. This mode of transportation has been accepted worldwide including Nigeria because you can request a ride via your phone app. So, it will not be out of place to say that every tech savvy individual has requested a ride. As such, there are certain things you must know before you book or order Uber. Here are some of them.

Failing to understand surge pricing

Surge pricing as to do with price fluctuations due to high demand and heavy traffic. Drivers need some extra incentive to dive into these difficult situations. So, surge pricing is their reward. So before you book your ride, always check the surge price especially during peak periods.

Assume Uber is everywhere

It wouldn’t be wise to expect a ride on the rural roads. But there are also many urban areas where for a variety of reasons they are not available. This will ensure that you are not stranded at your destination if you intend to take an Uber.

Think Uber is the cheapest option

Don’t ever assume Uber is the cheapest option. So, if you are in a city with an extensive public transportation system, taking a bus could be far less expensive than a ride. At times when Uber surge pricing conditions exist, even a taxi could be the cheaper option.

Ignoring the driver rating

For passengers who prefer Uber, they have the opportunity to rate their drivers. The system is designed to get rid of consistently bad drivers. It is always a good idea to leave an honest appraisal of the ride received. The system calls for 1-5 stars, and only a click is required to enter that into the account.

Incurring a cancellation fee

If you summoned a driver, don’t assume a slow response means no one is coming and you cancel the request. You will be charged a cancellation fee which you will pay when next you book Uber or Taxify. To avoid this unnecessary expense, don’t call for a driver until absolutely certain of current location and destination.