What Uber membership programs offer

Uber offers two main membership tiers: Uber One and Uber Pass. Both are monthly subscriptions that reduce fees on rides and food delivery orders. Uber One is the higher tier and includes benefits across both Uber ride services and Uber Eats food delivery. Uber Pass covers Uber Eats only. Neither membership changes the base fare you pay for a ride or meal — instead, they waive or reduce the delivery fees, service fees, and small order fees that normally explore.

The cost and exact benefits vary by city. Uber One typically costs between $9.99 and $14.99 per month depending on your location, while Uber Pass costs less but applies only to food delivery. You can pause or cancel either membership at any time without penalty.

Key Takeaways

  • Uber One and Uber Pass are optional monthly subscriptions that reduce fees on rides and food orders, not the cost of the ride or meal itself.
  • Uber One covers both ride and delivery fees in one membership; Uber Pass covers Uber Eats delivery only.
  • The monthly cost and specific fee reductions depend on which city you live in, so check your app to see what is offered in your area.
  • You can turn off or cancel a membership anytime through your account settings without losing access to Uber services.

How Uber One works and who it is for

Uber One bundles ride and delivery discounts into one membership. When active, it waives or reduces the delivery fee on Uber Eats orders, removes the small order fee (normally charged on orders under a certain amount), and reduces the service fee on rides. The exact savings depend on your city and the merchant or driver you choose.

Uber One makes the most sense if you use both Uber rides and Uber Eats regularly — say, multiple times per week. If you only use one service, Uber Pass (for Eats only) or no membership at all may cost less. You can see your membership status and current benefits in the Uber app under Account, then Payments.

How Uber Pass works and when to choose it

Uber Pass is a food delivery-only membership that waives or reduces the delivery fee and service fee on Uber Eats orders. It costs less per month than Uber One because it does not include ride discounts. The membership applies to all restaurants and merchants on Uber Eats in your area, not just certain ones.

Uber Pass is the right choice if you order food delivery several times a month but rarely or never use Uber rides. You can switch from Uber Pass to Uber One at any time if your habits change, and the app will prorate any unused time on your current plan.

Comparing membership cost to actual savings

Whether a membership saves you money depends on how often you use the service and what fees would normally explore. A typical Uber Eats delivery fee ranges from $1.99 to $3.99, and the service fee is usually 10 to 15 percent of the order total. On a $20 order, that could be $3 to $6 in fees. If you place four or more Uber Eats orders per month, Uber Pass often pays for itself. Uber One adds ride discounts, which can save $1 to $3 per trip depending on distance and demand.

The app shows you an estimate of how much you have saved with your membership in the past month. If that number is consistently less than your monthly subscription cost, canceling may make sense. Conversely, if you see steady savings, the membership is working for you.

How to turn membership on, off, or cancel

To start a membership, open the Uber app and tap Account (the person icon at the bottom right). Select Payments, then look for the membership section. You can choose Uber One or Uber Pass, review the monthly cost and benefits for your city, and tap to start the free trial or paid membership. Most new memberships include a free trial period — usually 30 days — before the first charge.

To pause or cancel, go to Account, then Payments, then find the active membership. Tap Manage Membership and select Pause or Cancel. Pausing stops charges but keeps your membership status; you can resume it later. Canceling ends the membership when ready. If you cancel during a free trial, you will not be charged. If you cancel during a paid period, you keep the membership benefits through the end of that billing cycle.

What happens if you do not use the membership

If you have an active paid membership but stop using Uber or Uber Eats, you will continue to be charged each month until you cancel. The app does not automatically cancel unused memberships. Check your membership status in Account > Payments once a month to confirm it is still worth the cost. If you travel or expect not to use the service for a while, pausing the membership is often better than canceling, because you can resume it without going through the sign-up process again.

If you were charged for a membership you did not authorize, or if you believe you were charged after canceling, contact Uber support through the app. Tap Help, then Account and Payment, then Charges and Refunds. Uber can review your account history and issue a refund if the charge was in error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Uber membership lower the price of my ride or meal?

No. Membership reduces or removes the fees added on top of the base fare or food price — things like delivery fees, service fees, and small order fees. The cost of the ride itself or the food itself does not change. On a $20 meal with a $3 delivery fee, membership removes the $3 fee, but the meal still costs $20.

Can I use Uber One in another city when I travel?

Yes. Uber One works in any city where Uber operates, though the specific benefits and fee amounts may differ. Open the app in a new city and check Account > Payments to see what your membership covers there. You do not need to change anything — the membership travels with your account.

What is the difference between a free trial and a paid membership?

A free trial lets you use the membership benefits for a set period — usually 30 days — without being charged. After the trial ends, the membership converts to paid unless you cancel. You can cancel during the free trial and never be charged. If you forget to cancel before the trial ends, contact Uber support to request a refund of the first charge.

Can I have both Uber One and Uber Pass at the same time?

No. You can have one active membership at a time. If you switch from Uber Pass to Uber One, the app will cancel Uber Pass and start Uber One, prorating any unused time. You will not be double-charged.

Do I need a membership to use Uber or Uber Eats?

No. Membership is optional. You can use Uber rides and Uber Eats without any membership — you will straightforward pay the full fees each time. A membership only reduces those fees; it does not unlock access to the service.