There are only a few hours left before 2020 strikes on the clock. Do you know what this means? For most commuting citizens, the hours before 2020 equals to the most terrible traffic experience you can ever imagine. Almost all people have their own destinations for the new year, and everyone is out in the street doing and buying for New Year's Eve preparations.
Now, if you're that person that still has a lot of things to shop as the year 2019 ends, here's a tip for you. Grab your smartphone and advance booking your Uber or Lyft car now-- if you do not want to spend a lot later.
Why Do I Have to Book Now?
It is common knowledge that once there's a huge demand for a certain service, 'price surge' will definitely hit your wallet in no time. And this event is very common to ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft, especially whenever holidays begin to start.
Imagine yourself booking on the app around 1-2 hours left before 2020, that's total chaos right there! Two things will either happen if you do this, you'll be able to book a driver but for a super expensive ride fee or not be able to book at all!
If you do not want this to happen, what should you do?
How to Make Advanced Booking to Your Uber or Lyft Accounts?
One thing that you can do to be still able to run few errands while making sure that you're with your families and friends when midnight strikes on the clock are to make an advance booking to your Uber or Lyft accounts. And here's how.
For Uber Users
Since the US is the biggest market of Uber, expect the worst when you book a ride on this app later. Luckily, the ride-sharing company offers advance booking within 15 minutes or 30 days in the schedule for you to easily grab a car whenever you need it.
To lessen the hassle and stress you'll experience before New Year, here's a step-to-step guide to help you on advancing your booking for Uber.
- Enter your destination in the "Where To?" tab
- Choose your vehicle options
- Tap the clock icon next to the "Request [vehicle option]" button
- Set the date and time window for your pickup
- Click 'Set Time'
- Tap 'Confirm Pick-up'
- Click "SCHEDULE [VEHICLE TYPE]," then tap "DONE"
For Lyft Users
Same with Uber, the ability to schedule your booking for another time is also possible with Lyft users. However, you must first check your location if scheduled rides are available in your area. You will see a small 'Schedule' option on the ride mode selection screen-- if this feature is possible. Here are the steps on how to do it:
- Set your destination
- Tap 'Schedule' on the ride mode selection screen
- Choose a date and time and tap 'Set pick up time'
- Confirm your pickup and drop-off location, then tap 'Schedule.'
- Done!
Avail Free Rides This New Year!
As a special offer for Uber and Lyft riders, both of the companies are giving out free rides on New Year. Not only that but also public buses, taxis, and subways, To avail these rides, read the complete lists of locations on the Elite City website.
