As a CareDriver, you have complete control over which rides you choose to drive. Read below to learn how to review available rides and claim the rides you will drive.
In this article:
Choosing a ride
To review rides that are currently available to be claimed, tap Claim rides. You'll see a list of recommended rides that are available today.
To check available rides on future dates, tap the date you want to see rides for. You can see rides up to a week in advance.
Map view
If you prefer to see a map of available rides, tap the map icon in the upper right.
You'll see the same rides that are shown in the list view, displayed on a map. Swipe left and right to view available rides.
Adjusting your search preferences
To help you find the rides that are the best fit for you, you can change which rides you'll see by adjusting your filters. To make changes to your search settings, tap the filters at the top of the screen. Learn more about adjusting your search preferences here.
Do you prefer a more flexible schedule or a more predictable schedule? Toggle to Ride Series to claim repeating rides, or choose Single Ride to claim individual rides. Learn more about becoming a Primary CareDriver for a Ride Series here.
Understanding ride information
As you scroll through the Available Rides list, you can see certain key information about the rides at a glance. This includes:
- Ride time
- Estimated fare
- General addresses for each stop
Tags and icons
You'll also see tags and icons with additional information about the ride. Some tags and icons are visible on the list of Available Rides. For others, you must tap the ride to access the full Ride Details page.
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The ride qualifies for a promotion. Promotions are extra payments you can earn by completing the promotion terms, such as a set number of rides in a given time period. Learn more here. |
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The ride has a fare boost of the listed amount. Fare boosts are additional payments on top of the regular Driver Fees for a specific ride. Learn more here. |
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The ride includes a Rider Assistant, an adult helper who rides in the back seat to assist the rider. Learn more about Rider Assistant rides here. |
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Number of rides together is the number of times you have driver the rider in the past. |
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A rider has a Must Be Met requirement. Some riders must be met by an adult when they are dropped off. Learn more about Must Be Met and the steps involved here. |
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The ride is an ASAP ride. These are urgent rides that need to be completed very soon. Learn more here. |
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The ride requires the listed number of booster seats. Ensure you have the right number of booster seats with you when you start the ride. |
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The indicated rider requires a car seat. Read more about qualifying for and completing car seat rides here. |
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Reviewing ride details
Tap a ride to see more complete ride details and decide whether you would like to claim it. On the full Ride details page, you can see the following information:
- The estimated fare you'll earn, including adjustments for boosts or toll reimbursement, if applicable.
- General pickup and drop-off locations. You'll see precise addresses after claiming the ride.
- The number of miles and estimated time it will take to complete the ride.
- How far the ride starts from your home address, including estimated drive time.
- The number of riders you'll be driving, including Rider Assistants, if applicable.
- Other rides you have claimed on the same day, if applicable
Claiming a ride
Once you've found a ride you want to drive, do one of the following:
- Tap Add to Cart to reserve the ride for five minutes while you continue to browse. This is a good option if you're planning multiple rides in the same day and may need to make changes based on what other rides are available. Learn how to claim a ride from your cart here.
- Tap Claim Instantly if you're ready to commit to the ride now. Once you claim the ride, you can still continue to browse other available rides.
