Why is Uber giving me a discount?

Why? To encourage riders to ditch the Uber app in favor of Lyft and to tack on additional rides from users who may have otherwise hesitated to dole out the cash. The competing ride-hailing giant also unleashed a hefty dose of discounts to keep riders on its app.

Why did I get an Uber ride code?

If you are a new user, you can use our Uber promo codes to save money. For your protection, you’ll create a password for your new account. Once you complete the signup process, Uber will send you a text SMS to verify your phone number. This code is received during registration and can only be used once.

Why did Uber refund me for no reason?

Uber does issue refunds and credits for various reasons, but they often do not come out of drivers’ pay. Uber wants to keep their drivers happy just as they do customers, so when a refund is issued to improve customer service, they don’t ding the drivers.

Why do I never get uber eats discounts?

Promotions are offered based on rider trends and app usage in your city. Promotions are offered during times and in places where we expect riders to request more trips. If you don’t see any available promotions, you can check back again later as offers get updated each week.

How do I stop fake texts from Uber?

If you want to stop receiving texts and SMS messages from Uber, you can simply reply ‘STOP’ to any legitimate message you receive. But keep in mind that you may miss out on some marketing and promotional messaging as a result. If you wish, you can re-subscribe at any time by replying “START” to the same message.

Are discount codes legit?

A coupon code is always free – If you ever come across a website that asks for some cash to give you a 50 percent coupon code, get away from that. It’s a scam. A legitimate site that cares about their customers and offers coupon codes will never try to sell them.

Why does Uber eats discount not work?

Make sure you’re using the promo in the applicable location, currency and before the expiration date. – To see a list of all promos available to you, go to the “Past promotions” section of the app. Any leftover credit on a single promotion won’t apply to future orders. – Promos should be added BEFORE placing the order.

Why is my Uber fare pending on my account?

Uber places a temporary authorization hold on your payment method for the upfront trip fare at the beginning of a trip. This authorization hold currently does not include the discount applied by using a promo. This is not a charge but a temporary hold that should show up as pending on your account.

Why did Uber Send Me a code on my phone number?

NBC Chicago reached out to Uber for more information and the short answer is no. According to an Uber spokesperson, “These codes are sent when someone tries to create an account using your phone number — which is usually a typo or an automated bot trying to create a fake account.

What does ‘stop’ Mean on Uber codes?

The text encourages people to respond “STOP” to the message if the login was not done by them. One text that people commonly receive goes, “Uber Code: XXXX. If this wasn’t you, reply STOP to XXXX to unsubscribe.”

Is someone using your Uber account without your permission?

The idea of someone using your Uber account without your permission is, at the very least, anxiety-inducing. Because of this, many people assume that the text is an official one from Uber, and they immediately want to stop someone from accessing their account.