Does Uber do long haul? (all you must know)
Many ride-hailing services are advertised as ideal for everyday trips, such as commuting to work and running stores.
However, if you want to learn more about the concept and wonder if Uber offers long-distance rides, here’s what you should know!
Will Uber do long haul in 2022?
Uber does travel long distances, but due to built-in time limits and drivers who refuse such requests, there are limits on how far you can go. There’s no limit to how far Uber can take you, but a single trip can be up to 8 hours and ends automatically after 2022.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about riding a long-distance Uber, including details on the farthest distance you can travel, border crossings, and more!
What is the maximum distance for Uber?
As we mentioned above, as long as you find a driver willing to accept your request, you can technically go as far as Uber.
However, Uber rides have a time limit, as the ride cannot exceed 8 hours.
Even for hourly rides where a driver can be found, you’re still limited to a maximum of 7 hours.
How do I request a long-distance Uber ride?
You can request a long-haul Uber ride just like any other ride: enter your preferred pickup location, select a ride option and confirm.
Depending on your location, there may be options suitable for long-distance travel, such as Intercity in India and short-term passports in Santiago.
The Indian version of Hourly Uber Rentals does not have the 7-hour limit mentioned in the previous section.
Instead, it’s capped at a more generous 12 hours, which means you can use it for longer distances.
Can I Uber 200 miles?
If you do this within the 8 hour time limit and your driver accepts, you can drive 200 miles in Uber.
The ride will automatically end after 8 hours, but assuming a conservative speed limit of 55 mph on the highway, you can cover 200 miles (including breaks).
If you stop to pay the driver, your fare will be adjusted automatically, so you don’t have to worry.
However, drivers may decline the trip because they cannot collect more fares until they drive back.
To get around this, you can tip them cash up front so they know their income has been covered before then.
Can an Uber driver refuse a long trip?
Uber drivers can refuse long-distance trips, and the main reason they do so is because they can’t receive any more requests until they drive back to their usual area.
This effectively makes drivers who accept long trips lose money on the way back.
In order to convince the driver to accept the request, you need to assure them of enough income in the form of a cash advance tip to cover the return trip.
Can Uber cross state lines?
Uber can cross state lines, but drivers often refuse those requests because they can’t get more rides until they cross back.
Can you Uber across the border?
You can use an Uber to cross the border, but it’s hard to do because most drivers will refuse this type of trip.
One of the main reasons for this is because they need a passport, which many Uber drivers don’t always carry.
Also, crossing and returning takes a lot of time, and they can’t get any ride requests until they get back to their original area.
UberPassport lasted only a few months in 2016 and likely failed for that reason.
The service allows passengers to ride from San Diego to Tijuana, but drivers must cross the border to get more fares.
Because it would take a long time to transit back from Mexico, they realized it wasn’t worth it.
So today, most drivers drop passengers at the border so they can cross the border themselves and then ask for a ride on the other side.
To learn more, you can also read our post on Uber Freight, Uber charges twice, and Uber drivers can see your rating.
in conclusion
Uber can make long-distance trips, but the duration of each trip is limited to 8 hours. You can also use Uber across states if your driver accepts it, and you can even go through the border if your driver wants to and holds a passport.
Most drivers don’t make long trips because they have to go back to their usual location to get the fare. So, to convince your driver to take a long trip, you can try giving them a cash tip up front to pay for their return trip when you’re done.
