Pickups that happen like magic

Traffic. Crowds. One-way streets. They won’t get in the way of finding your driver. Uber works with cities to gain local knowledge, which, combined with data from millions of past trips, helps get you picked up and on your way faster.

Pickup location

Dropoff location

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Pickup location

Dropoff location

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Real life is complicated. Meeting your driver isn’t.

Pickups are simple when you have access to features flexible enough to handle real life. Search for your fastest route, escape or stand out from the crowd, send or receive details, and more.

Game days and concerts
Our local teams, in partnership with venues, have designated pickup spots based on traffic patterns and optimized routes. So you can avoid crowds and find your driver faster with less coordination.

How designated pickups work
Pinpointing your location
Entered the wrong address? No problem. You can re-enter your location or simply drag the pin if you’re already within a radius of 220 yards (200 meters) from where you want to be picked up.

How to adjust your location
Safety details at a glance
The app is designed to help you identify your ride right away. As your driver approaches, the app displays their name, photo, car color and model, and license plate number, so that you can check your ride, every time.

How to check your ride
Streamlined communications
The app makes it easy for you to reach your driver. Select from several pre-written messages with just a tap, making it faster than calling or texting.

How Pickup Messages work
Spotlight
Turn on this feature that transforms your phone screen into a glowing spotlight that guides your driver to you.

How Spotlight works

Better pickup experiences

If you request a ride at an event or a busy place with multiple entrances and exits, like an airport or festival, you’ll be asked to select a specific location to meet your driver.