What the Add a Stop feature does

The Add a Stop feature in the Uber app lets you add up to three extra stops to your trip after you've already requested a ride. Instead of ending your trip and requesting a new one for each location, you can add all your stops in one ride and pay one fare. The driver will take you to each stop in the order you add them, then to your final destination.

This is different from setting multiple destinations before you request the ride. Add a Stop works after the driver has already accepted your request and is on the way to pick you up or has already picked you up.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add up to three stops to an active Uber trip by tapping the plus icon and entering each address.
  • The app will show you the new total fare before you confirm each stop, so you know the cost before the driver heads there.
  • Stops must be added before the driver reaches your current destination — once they arrive, you cannot add more stops to that leg.
  • The driver sees all your stops on their map and will navigate to them in the order you added them.
  • You pay one total fare for the entire trip, not separate fares for each stop.

How to add a stop during an active trip

Open the Uber app and look at the active trip screen. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a plus icon or a button labeled "Add a Stop" (the exact label varies by app version). Tap it.

A search box will appear. Type in the address or business name of the place you want to stop. The app will show you matching results. Tap the one you want. The app will calculate the new fare and show it to you. Review the new total, then tap "Confirm" or "Add Stop" to lock it in. The driver will see the new stop on their map and will head there after dropping you at your current destination.

Repeat this process for each additional stop you want to add, up to three total. You can add stops one at a time or add multiple stops before the driver reaches the first one.

When you can and cannot add stops

You can add stops at any point after the driver has accepted your ride request, whether they are still driving to pick you up or have already picked you up. However, you cannot add a stop after the driver has arrived at your current destination. Once they reach a stop, that leg of the trip is complete, and you would need to request a new ride for any additional locations.

Some ride types do not support Add a Stop. Uber Express Pool, Uber Eats deliveries, and some regional variants may not have this feature. If you do not see the Add a Stop button on your active trip screen, your current ride type does not support it.

How the fare changes when you add a stop

When you add a stop, Uber recalculates the entire trip fare based on the new route. The app shows you the updated total before you confirm. The new fare may be higher or lower than your original fare depending on whether the stop is on the way to your final destination or requires the driver to backtrack.

You pay one combined fare for the whole trip, not separate charges for each stop. There is no additional per-stop fee. The driver will not receive a tip prompt until the trip is completely finished at your final destination.

What the driver sees and how it affects their route

When you add a stop, the driver's map updates when ready to show the new location. They will see all stops in the order you added them and will navigate to each one in sequence. The driver knows how many stops are on the trip and can see them all at once, so there are no surprises.

Drivers are not required to accept stops you add after they have already accepted the ride. If a driver declines a stop you add, the trip will be cancelled and you will be charged only for the distance traveled up to that point. This is rare, but it can happen if the stop is very far out of the way or if the driver is nearing the end of their shift.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

The most common mistake is waiting too long to add a stop. If you add a stop after the driver has already arrived at your current destination, the app will not let you add it to that trip. You will have to request a new ride instead. To avoid this, add stops while the driver is still en route to your current location.

Another mistake is entering the wrong address. Double-check the address in the search results before you tap it. If you add the wrong stop, you can delete it by tapping the X or trash icon next to it on the trip screen, but only before the driver reaches that location. Once the driver arrives at a stop, you cannot remove it.

Do not assume the driver will take the fastest route between stops. Uber's routing algorithm may not always choose the order you expect, especially if stops are close together. If the order matters to you, add stops in the exact sequence you want to visit them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the order of my stops after I add them?

No, you cannot reorder stops after you add them. The driver will visit them in the order you added them. If you need to change the order, you must delete the stops and add them again in the correct sequence. You can only delete a stop before the driver reaches it.

What happens if I add a stop and the driver refuses it?

If the driver declines a stop you add, your trip will end at your current location and you will be charged only for the distance traveled so far. You can then request a new ride to your next destination. This is uncommon but can happen if the stop is very far away or if the driver is ending their shift.

Do I pay a separate tip for each stop?

No. You tip once at the end of the entire trip, after the driver has dropped you at your final destination. The tip applies to the whole ride, not to individual stops.

Can I add a stop if I am already at my destination?

No. Once the driver has arrived at your current destination, you cannot add more stops to that trip. You will need to request a new ride for any additional locations.

What if I want to add more than three stops?

Uber limits you to three stops per trip. If you need to visit more than three locations, you will have to complete the first trip and then request a new ride for the remaining stops.