How does Uber share my trip status works
How to share Uber ride location
In Uber app > settings > share my trip > select contacts, Uber share my trip allows to send your accurate current location to another person, for example the person you are actually going to meet, so they can see in real time where you are exactly on the map with a location tracker.
It is actually the exact same interface as the Uber driver tracker when ordering an Uber, except that it can be shared with friends by SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, or any other phone messaging app, by sending a unique URL link that can be used to open a trip tracker on a mobile phone web browser.
See below how does Uber share my trip work and to proceed in detail!
Uber share trip
After having confirmed a trip, and at any time until the arrival, it is possible to share an Uber trip with your friends, to let them track your exact location and have a better idea of your exact arrival time, updated in real time with traffic issue and other problems that might arise during the ride.
On the trip details in the Uber app, once the trip has been ordered, tap on Share trip status, and the send trip status on Uber will be the way to share your location with other people.
The select contact window will open, and it might not show any contact at all, which is actually fine, and doesn't mean that Uber share trip is not working!
Simply tap on the top right icon, which is the standard sharing icon on mobile phone.
This will now open the trip sharing options, even though no contact did show up earlier.
From here, you can select the service on which you would like to share your Uber trip status with someone, such as SMS, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, or any other application on which you would like to send a link leading to your current trip status to a friend.
Uber share trip status WhatsApp
For example, if you select WhatsApp, the WhatsApp contact list will open, ordered by recent contacts.
From there, scroll until you find the contact to which you would like to send your trip status, and tap on the contact to highlight it and select it.
After having selected all contacts to whom you would like to send your trip status, as it can be more than one single contact, tap the confirmation icon in the bottom right corner of the WhatsApp application to share your Uber trip status.
The conversation with the trip status recipient will open, and a standard text message containing a link to see your Uber trip will be already filled in.
You can either edit the standard text I'm on my way! Follow my Uber ride, to any text you like. The important is not to modify the Internet link, also called URL, as your contact will have to tap on this unique link to follow your Uber trip online.
Send the message to your contact when you are ready.
Uber share trip status SMS
If you choose to send your Uber trip status tracker by SMS or text message, then a unique link will be sent to your contact, also containing a standard text that can be personalized to your needs.
Just like for sharing the trip status via WhatsApp, Viber, or any other mean of communication, feel free to change the message as you like, but do not change the last part of the message, the unique Internet link, as your contact will have to click on it to follow your Uber ride status.
Location tracker Uber ride
Once your contact has tapped on the trip tracker link that you have shared with him, his web browser will open, and it will show the trip information, including a map with current car location and the estimated arrival time.
This location tracker will be updated in real time, as per the driver's shared location on the Uber app, and therefore is pretty accurate.
Uber share my trip not working
In case you are not able to share your trip status, and it seems like Uber trip tracker is not working, make sure that your mobile Internet connection is active, as sharing the Uber status during the trip will most likely mean that you will be away from known WiFi networks.
Then, after tapping the Share trip status button, even if no contact appears on screen, tap the top-right icon, which will open the phone sharing options, along with the list of messaging apps on which you can share your Uber tracker status.
If these options are not working, then make sure that your app is up to date by going to the app store and installing the latest updates for the Uber app.
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What is share my trip on Uber application
You may ask yourself what is share my trip on Uber application, and the answer is pretty simple.
The share my trip on Uber is the possibility to share a link to one of your contacts, for example on WhatsApp, that will allow your contact to follow your Uber trip status on a map and in real time.
You contact doesn’t need to have the Uber application installed to be abled to follow your trip shared with the Uber share my trip functionality – all he needs is a mobile phone and an Internet connection.
What is share my trip on Uber application for driversFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the process of sharing trip status on Uber, and how does this feature enhance safety and convenience for riders?
- Sharing trip status on Uber involves sending a link to contacts that allows them to track the ride in real-time. This feature enhances safety by keeping trusted contacts informed of the rider's location and expected arrival time.
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