Add stops directly in the Uber app before requesting your ride
You can add up to three stops on most Uber rides by tapping the "Add stop" button in the app. Open Uber, enter your destination, then look for the plus icon or "Add stop" option that appears above the destination field. Tap it, search for your stop location, and confirm. Repeat up to two more times if you need additional stops. The app will show you the new route and any fare adjustment before you request the ride.
The stops appear in the order you add them, and the driver will navigate to each one in sequence. You can rearrange stops by dragging them up or down in the list before the driver arrives. Once a driver accepts your ride, you can still add or remove stops, but the driver sees the changes in real time.
Key Takeaways
- Tap "Add stop" in the Uber app before requesting your ride to add up to three total destinations on one trip.
- Reorder your stops by dragging them in the app list before the driver arrives, or after if you need to change the sequence.
- The fare may increase or decrease depending on the total distance and time of your route with all stops included.
- You can add, remove, or change stops even after a driver accepts your ride, and they will see the updated route immediately.
How the fare changes when you add stops
Uber calculates your fare based on the total distance and estimated time for the entire route, including all stops. If your stops add significant distance or time, your fare will increase. If they shorten the overall trip, the fare may decrease. The app shows you the new fare estimate before you request the ride, so you can see the impact of each stop you add.
The driver is paid based on the full route, not per stop. This means adding a stop does not create separate charges or require separate payments — it is all one fare. However, if you add a stop after the driver has already started driving toward your original destination, the fare recalculation may take a moment to appear in the app.
Rearranging stops if the order is wrong
Before your driver arrives, you can drag stops up and down in the list to change the order. Press and hold the stop you want to move, then drag it to its new position. The app will recalculate the route and fare based on the new sequence. This is useful if you realize you need to visit locations in a different order than you originally entered them.
After the driver accepts your ride and begins driving, you can still rearrange stops, but the driver will see the new route immediately and may need a moment to adjust their navigation. If you change the order significantly, let the driver know through the app chat so they understand the change is intentional.
Adding or removing stops after the driver accepts
You can add a new stop after a driver has accepted your ride by tapping the plus icon again in the active trip screen. The new stop appears in the driver's navigation right away. Removing a stop works the same way — tap the X next to the stop you want to remove, and it disappears from the route immediately.
The driver sees these changes in real time through their navigation app. If you add a stop that is far out of the way, the driver may contact you through the app to confirm it is intentional. Removing a stop that is coming up next is usually fine, but removing a stop the driver is actively driving toward may confuse them, so a quick message helps.
Limits on how many stops you can add
Uber allows up to three stops on most rides — your starting point, up to three intermediate stops, and your final destination. Some regions or ride types may have different limits, but three is the standard. If you need to visit more than three locations, you will need to request a separate ride after completing the first one.
The stops must also be within a reasonable distance of your main route. If you try to add a stop that is very far from the path between your pickup and destination, the app may reject it or warn you that it will significantly increase your fare and time.
What happens if your driver refuses a stop
Drivers cannot refuse to take you to a stop that was part of the original ride request or was added before they accepted. However, if you add a stop after they have already accepted and it is far out of the way, some drivers may contact you to confirm. You can explain the stop through the app chat, or you can remove it and request a separate ride instead.
If a driver is uncomfortable with a stop for safety or other reasons, they may end the ride. This is rare, but it can happen if a stop is in an unsafe area or if the driver believes the detour is unreasonable. In that case, you can report the issue to Uber and request a refund for that portion of the ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a stop after I have already started the ride?
Yes. Open the active trip screen, tap the plus icon, and search for your new stop. The driver will see it in their navigation immediately. You can add stops at any point during the ride until you reach your final destination.
Do I pay extra for each stop, or is it one fare?
It is one fare for the entire trip, no matter how many stops you add. The fare is based on total distance and time, not the number of stops. You will not see separate charges for each location.
What if I add a stop and the driver is already heading the wrong direction?
The driver's navigation updates automatically when you add a stop. If they are already heading the wrong way, their app will recalculate and guide them to the new stop. You can also message them through the app to let them know a stop was added.
Can I change the order of stops after the driver starts driving?
Yes, you can drag stops to reorder them at any time during the ride. The driver will see the new route in their navigation. Let them know through the app chat if you make a big change so they understand it is intentional.
What if I realize I do not need a stop anymore?
Tap the X next to the stop you want to remove. It disappears from the route immediately, and your fare may decrease if the stop was adding distance. The driver sees the updated route right away.