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Uber Reviews Summary

Uber's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from a perceived lack of reliable customer service and transparency in pricing. Many customers express frustration over unexpected charges, inadequate support during issues, and poor communication from drivers and the company itself. Positive feedback is scarce, with some drivers noting satisfactory earnings and enjoyable interactions with passengers. However, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a need for improved customer care and accountability, as many users report feeling abandoned and undervalued, leading to a growing trend of customers seeking alternatives to Uber's services.

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service
434
value
393
shipping
165
returns
188
quality
328

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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great drivers great service. However, I have been over charged more times than I can count. I reviewed all my trips with Uber and found hundreds of dollars of over charges charged to my bank account. One in September I was charged over $40.00 for a trip that normally cost me $26.00. I just found out today, but it was over 30 days old and they will not refund me for over charging. They have constant debits and credits going through my bank account, that It has made my head spin. They hold onto money that you didn't spend and then they refund you 5 days later and take that same amount and debit it from my bank account. I have lost a lot of money due to their payment method. If you don't want this to happen, then I suggest you take a Cab/Taxi.

Date of experience: March 10, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Uber has a scam they are being allowed to get away with. I ordered a ride that was 86 miles. Omar from Egypt showed up and before I could fasten my safety belt he said "get out"! I thought he was kidding but he wasn't. I needed to get to my mother as she was sick. Omar said "it's too far" "Uber didn't tell me it was so far" which is a lie as everyone knows. Then he claimed "I just got out from the hospital"
So they charged me for his tip $8.70 and for a cancellation fee also.
Omar discriminated against me because of the way I was dressed and would have given him a huge tip but he thought I was poor and refused to give me the ride he showed up to do.
Use anything but Uber they are not honest or a respectable company.

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Uber cancelation ripoff
February 26, 2021

The driver canceled and I was still charged a cancelation fee by Uber. Uber does not have a phone number to call, and their online "help" system does not have a category for this situation. This has happened to me in both the US and in Mexico. A total ripoff!

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
Nebraska
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Applied to be a Uber eats driver. Took way too long to be approved. The app kept uploading the wrong car and the only way I could get help was by calling support. I called support twice. Both times did not help. I Called to ask them to remove the wrong car and add the correct one because the app wouldn't let me. They added the same damn car. My background check wasn't approved. Lol two years ago I had a ticket for no proof of ins. I will never use Uber for anything. I will never refer anyone to Uber. I only have bad things to say. Couldn't even delete my account. Just a really, really bad experience with them.

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I use Uber a few times to pick me up between 5:30 am and 5:45 am for work. Someone came each time... on time. I scheduled a pickup 4 hours ahead of time and no one came and Uber didn't send me a message telling me no one would come. I missed work today. If they had told me no one was coming like they supposed to do, then I could've call around for a taxi. Uber is not trustworthy. Don't confirm something if you are not sure, Uber.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Driver early and pulled straight off without waiting
Todays ride was booked for 4.08 pm I got a text at 4.pm he had arrived early so I immediately ran out and could see him from my window all the time, he pulled up and drove off immediately without waiting, I stood in the road behind his car jumping up and down so he saw me and decided to come back after 10 minutes. He came out with a mouthful of lies why he drove off. I was in an emergency and got in the car and he later charged me for waiting time. I have tried to resolve this with Uber but I was getting nowhere so I will keep leaving reviews about this third world selfish operation and I have deleted my account with them. Never pay for anything up front and give your bank details to these type.

Date of experience: February 20, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Charged twice for a trip
February 16, 2021

Uber charged me twice for a trip. They said the first was an authorization hold of 37.74. Then after the trip charged me 49.26 for a vehicle upcharge. Whatever the hell that means. I disputed the charges and was told the 37.74 was voided immediately after the trip. The trip was on Friday. My bank transactions clearly shows I was charged. Now they saying it's my bank taking it's time to refund the money but my bank tells me if they voided the charge immediately after the trip I wouldn't be seeing it on my statement as a charge. This company is a rip off! Screw you Uber!

Date of experience: February 16, 2021
Colorado
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good Service
February 13, 2021

Driver picked me up at the airport on time. Love the app, it shows great details on drivers ETA. I also like the no tip concept.

Date of experience: February 12, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Uber
January 20, 2021

I scheduled a ride to the airport and then guy who was supposed to pick me up did not call or notify me he was there. Instead he sent me a cancellation bill. I can't get a hold of an actual person. The help center just gave me a run around. The phone number doesn't take you to an actual person but on a website that leads back to the app. Uber isn't very accommodating in their support and as far has refunds go... no one got back to me regarding how it will work. This is NOT a good product! I don't even want to give it a rating.

Date of experience: January 20, 2021
New York
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Not the same Uber
January 4, 2021

Not satisfied with the service.
Many female drivers who are lost as soon as they are outside her zone
But sometime there is no more choices.

Date of experience: January 3, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Uber driving is not safe
December 23, 2020

I was driving Uber from last two years, week ago one of the rider attacked with stones throwing on car, my car windscreen damaged and when I reported Uber support, they replayed back after one week and Uber is not responsible for my car damages and they are supporting driver, whoever wants to drive a Uber think many times, it is not safe anymore, Uber taking 33% commission from driver trip's and they won't take any responsibility of drivers safety or car damages, Uber driver job is putting you Life risk, I will not recommended to anyone to choose Uber driver job

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fraudulent transaction
December 8, 2020

Why did I just get an unauthorized charge at 4a on my debit card by uber? I haven't consistently used uber since 2017. Last week I had to use them to get to get home from the hospital because was just coming back out of sedation and heavy pain medication and couldn't drive my myself home for the safety of myself and others. I also had to use them to go back to the hospital the next day to get my car. I uninstalled that same day because I don't need their services after I got my car back. So now uber is doing fraudulent transactions. Also, there is no way to contact uber to resolve the issue. This is a crime and very unprofessional business

Date of experience: December 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
November 22, 2020

If you do need to contact Uber... and you WILL, be prepared for mind boggling, head banging on the wall, amazingly superior INCOMPETENCE. You can ask a super detailed question 20 different ways and get copy pasted replies, sometimes identical ones, over and over again. Usually I crack by the 10th email and threaten to go on social media before someone who can read and pay attention properly actually shows some interest in looking into the inquiry like a normal intelligent adult. The rest of the time Im convinced its just a group of monkeys pressing buttons in exchange for treats.

Date of experience: November 22, 2020
Ukraine
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Left my phone in car
November 19, 2020

Dropped my phone in uber and had to wait almost 3 hours to get it back on top of paying 15 dollars to get my stuff back. And I got called stupid by a random customer named Joseph because the driver had the call on speaker. The driver laughed and completely disregarded the nasty comment and the fact that I could hear it. Getting my own car bc *** uber.
User's recommendation: Make sure you have everything before you leave.

Date of experience: November 18, 2020
California
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Usually reliable
November 13, 2020

Usually Reliable, and can get a ride fast anywhere and for a reasonable price. But sometimes there may be hiccups, for example one time the driver was not wearing a mask and another time they canceled on me and I was still charged a cancellation fee. But overall would recommend.

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cab is cheaper
October 18, 2020

It cost 12.00 to go 1 mile with Uber. I took a cab back 6.00. Way over priced. They hot greedy big mistake. I'm not going to give a tip when I have already been taking advantage of.

Date of experience: October 18, 2020
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thieves
October 16, 2020

Called for a uber ride came back at $11.47
When I was notified by PayPal they charged me $47.11 for 1.5 miles

Date of experience: October 16, 2020
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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There is no way to resolve problems or charges. Customer service does not exist. You cannot contact a human being directly. They ignore your details and information, repeating the same requests.

Date of experience: October 14, 2020
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Uber eats drivers... get your damn phone out of my face. I work in a restaurant and I don't appreciate you shoving your phone in my face. Use your words.

Date of experience: October 6, 2020
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Average
September 30, 2020

Idk why but too much saturation on uber has resulted in drop of their service. Ride cancellation from the driver's is also increasing. They need to work on these issues.

Date of experience: September 30, 2020