1. How to Request a Ride on

2. Introduction
Penn State has around 46,000 students. However, there are only around 50 cabs in State College. 50 taxies will never be enough to support all the people. On a football game day or even on a typical weekend, taxi companies’ phone lines are always busy. After you finally request a taxi, you still have to wait around 40 minutes for it. You also have to peak outside your window every 5 minutes, because they will leave if you are not waiting outside. Therefore, in State College, knowing how to use Uber is necessary.
Uber is a mobile app which allows users to request private drivers for a ride. It is fast, cheap, and easy to request for a ride. Few touches on your phone will have a private driver ready in front of your door within 5 minutes. Further, every process is done cashless, meaning payments will be handled through your phone. So you don’t have to think about how much you should tip the driver or wait for your change. All you have to do is get out of the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.
Essentials
iPhone 4S or newer
Android 4.0 or Later
Credit/Debit Card, Paypal account or Google Wallet account

3. Procedure
1. Search for “Uber” and tap the install button from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Download the one provided by Uber Technologies, Inc.
2. Tab the “Register” button to create your account and choose your payment type. The app will not proceed if you don’t have an account. You need to fill out your name, address, phone number, and password or you have the option to use your Facebook account or Google account. For payment option, you can use your debit/credit card, Paypal or Google Wallet account.

4. 3. Enable the location services setting of your device to set a pickup location. Then Uber will automatically place a pickup location where you are. If you want a different pickup location or a specific street address, zoom in/out or scroll the map to adjust the pin. Also you can type in your desired pickup location by tapping on the pickup location search bar.
Choose your Vehicle at the bottom of the screen.
Caution: Be sure to double check your pickup location. The driver will arrive where the pin is located on the map. Even though the pin is little bit off from the desired pickup location, you and the driver will have hard time finding each other. If you cancel your request after 5 min, you will pay a penalty of $5-10.
Tip: In State College, you only have two options uberX or uberXL.
uberX - maximum size of 4 people
uberXL - maximum size of 6 people.
Depending on the type, the estimated arriving time and the pricing will be different.

5. 5. Tap on the arrow sign next to your pickup location
5. Tap on the arrow sign next to your pickup location. Then the screen will proceed to the confirmation page.
6. Tap “REQUEST uberX” at the bottom of the screen.
Caution: If there are low number of Ubers on the road, the surge pricing will be added to you fare. A screen will pop-up to notify before the confirmation page and you have the option to wait for it to end or to accept the fare.
Tip: On this page, you can insert promo code and see estimated fare by setting your destination.

6. 6. Wait for your car to arrive
6. Wait for your car to arrive. After requesting an Uber, you will be assigned with a driver. The map will show where the car is and the remaining arrival time. Below the map you can see the driver’s name, the model of the car, and the plate number. If the remaining arrival time is less than 1 minute, you should go outside and look for your Uber.
7. Get in the Car, tell your destination, and enjoy your ride.

7. 7. Get out of the Car without any payment process
7. Get out of the Car without any payment process. The payment will be processed through your phone and you will receive a receipt immediately.
8. Rate your driver! Instead of tipping the driver, you can leave a positive feedback by rating the driver.

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