# Request a ride for someone else

For times when you want to send your friends and family home–or pick them up–you can request a ride for other adults through your app.

## Pickup location
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## Dropoff location
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## Suggestions

- Food  
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- Grocery  
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- Rental Cars  
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- Reserve  
  Reserve your ride in advance so you can relax on the day of your trip.  
  
- Ride  
  Go anywhere with Uber. Request a ride, hop in, and go.

## Why it’s helpful

### Enjoy the convenience

Now there’s no need to rearrange your schedule, spend time in traffic, or stop what you’re doing to pick up a loved one. Save time—and your sanity.

### Save the day

Grandma doesn’t have a smartphone? Mom needs a ride from the airport? Your friend got a little too happy at happy hour? Send them a reliable ride to their destination. It’s always appreciated.

## How it works

### Open your app

Tap to open the app, then tap **Where to?**

### Choose the rider

Above the address box, you’ll see a scroll-down option where you can make your selection.

### Sit back and relax

The person you request for will receive a text with important trip details like ETA, car type, and the driver’s contact information, so they can coordinate with the driver directly if needed.

## Get more from your ride

Check the Uber app for availability of products, features, partnerships, and offers in your area.

### Getting ready

Learn how ride options and features work, to help you prepare for your trip.

### Making pickups easier

Spend less time waiting and more time riding with features designed for simpler pickups.

### Riding together

Share the magic of Uber with the people who matter most to you.

### Safety and assistance

Ride with peace of mind, knowing that helpful safety tools and support are always within reach.

### Offers and rewards

Make your rides even more rewarding by exploring current offers and partner benefits.

### After your ride

Easily manage trip details or share feedback about your experience after you’ve reached your destination.