LATEST UPDATE: Nov. 7, 2016
Hello there! Here’s a guide to Uber pricing. Learn how much is Uber in Metro Manila.
First of, there are two (2) types of cars you can request thru Uber: uberX and UberBlack.
Secondly, it’s important to note how Uber calculates for your fare:
Fare = [Base Fare + (Time x Per Min Rate) + (Distance x Per Distance Rate)] x Surge
UberX
Car types: 4-door compact cars, mid-size sedans, sub-compact SUVs and AUVs (e.g. Hatchback, Vios, Innova, Adventure, Ford EcoSport etc.)
Minimum Fare: Php 40
Base Fare: Php 40
Per Minute Rate: Php 2/min
Per Kilometer Rate: Php 5.7/km
Cancellation Fee: Php 100 (if request is cancelled after more than 5 mins from request)
UberBlack
Car types: SUVs (e.g. Fortuner, Montero, Grandia, Everest, etc)
Minimum Fare: Php 120
Base Fare: Php 90
Per Minute Rate: Php 2.10/min –> NOW: Php 2.24/min (as of Nov. 16, 2015)
Per Kilometer Rate: Php 12.92/km –> NOW: Php 13.75/km (as of Nov. 16, 2015)
Cancellation Fee: Php 100 (if request is cancelled after more than 5 mins from request)
UPDATE as of October 10, 2016: Upfront Fares for UberX
Uber now displays the actual UberX fare upfront for riders to know how much they will pay for a trip even before requesting for a ride.
Read this article to know more: Uber implements Upfront Fares for UberX
Don’t forget, you can always get an estimate for your trip in advance by tapping ‘Select Pick-Up Location’ and then ‘Fare Estimate’. Refer to this tutorial how to get fare estimate.
Or you can use this Uber Fare Estimator:
Surge Pricing
Another important thing to remember is that Uber has surge pricing–-NOT all the time. This depends on demand and supply. We think it’s determined by the algorithm of Uber. This usually happens during peak hours.
Surge pricing means that normal fare surges by the multiplier based on the demand for Uber service. Right now, surge pricing ranges from 1.3x up to 4.0x the normal fare.
*UPDATE: We’ve learned that there’s a higher surge price now at around 4.5x. Apparently, there’s no ceiling to the surge pricing. We think Uber is gradually increasing the limit depending on several factors. For example, in other countries, it can go to up to 10x. But we think (and hope) it doesn’t happen here.*
For example, if the surge pricing is 2.0x the normal fare, your total fare is doubled as simple as that. 🙂
You always have the option to wait for the surge to pass. There’s an option before requesting for an Uber to accept the surge pricing or to notify you when the fare is back to normal.
How do you know if there’s surge pricing? Look for the lightning icon. Refer to the pictures below.
Sample Fare Calculation
Here’s a sample fare calculation with surge pricing of 1.3x. All of these are available in your trip history in your Rider Dashboard. Uber also emails you the trip invoice showing the fare calculation.
Hope this article helped. Let us know in the comments sections if you have any questions or suggestions. You can also reach us at info@ubermanilatips.com. We would love to hear from you!
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lucky for new users they have a promo code. I hope we had free uber credits back then.. seemed unfair. 🙁
gud pm sir…tanung kulng po s aplication ko poe hangang ngaun wla pa….nkapag on boarding npo ako….
Hi!! Goodmorning po.
ask ko lang po , kung paano pag nasiraan.. tapos may sakay kang passenger.. kanino po pwede humigi ng tulong..
Nangyari na po samin yan mam, pinakiusapan na lang po namin yung passenger na iend trip na lang. pwede din po kayo magreport sa Uber support thru the Partner Driver app
how much are the fees for LTFRB re UBER registration?
Hi,
You can refer to this article re Uber Compliance Program for LTFRB Accreditation
http://ubermanilatips.com/uber-manila-compliance-process-for-ltfrb-accreditation/
what is the minimum fare? thank you
Is suzuki alto deluxe 800 (2014 model) is qualified?thanks
HI PJ,
Here’s a full list of the cars accepted for Uber Manila:
http://ubermanilatips.com/become-uber-partner-uber-driver/list-of-accepted-cars-for-uber-manila/
Who will shoulder or pay for the toll fee if you travel to pampanga or laguna?
HI,
Refer to this post:
http://ubermanilatips.com/rider-tip-can-i-request-for-uber-ride-to-a-destination-outside-metro-manila/
hi,
i just purchased my mitsubishi montero. can i registered it to UBER without the plate.
You can register. Once you’re approved, just take into consideration the no plate no travel policy of DOTC
You can register it. Once you’re approved, just take into consideration the no plate no travel policy of DOTC
hi po, may particular color lang po ba na tinatanggap ang uber? please… i just need to know
NO particular color.
Here’s a full list of the cars accepted for Uber Manila:
http://ubermanilatips.com/become-uber-partner-uber-driver/list-of-accepted-cars-for-uber-manila/
Good afternoon, ba’t ganun? After ko magregister ng RCBC credit card, nkatanggap ako ng text from RCBC saying “You made an internet or mail/ phone purchse at U BV Netherlands…” I just registered, wla pa kong ginagawa.
Is that normal? Do you charge for registration? Or worse, hindi safe and creditcard details namin with you guys?
Another thing, I downloaded the Uber app from Google Playstore pero ni hindi ko man lang ma-open. Lagi nya nirerestart ung fone ko twing i-oopen ko sya. I’m using Sony Experia L.
Would you please check? I’m worried.
That’s a authentication transaction. That will just cost you around Php10. Please check if your phone specifications are compatible with Uber Rider app. Btw, we are NOT Uber. UberMNLTips is a 3rd party blog.
pede q po bang i member ang car q, chverolet sonic sedan, pero under installment p po xa, kulay orange po, kung pede po, pano po mag member s uver.
Yes pwede po.
Here’s a step by step guide on how to be an Uber Partner. Hope this helps.
http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-be-an-uber-driver-or-partner-in-manila/
Kung yung kotse ko po ay under the category nang uber black, pwede pa ba ako mag accept nang byahe kahit na uberx yung rate at hindi pang black?
Nope. May standard po kasi si Uber na kailangan natin sundin.
Are accepting a car under chattel mortgage or lease or whichever and accredit it to LTFRB with only a photo copy of OR & CR of the vehicle? Thanks
Yes. Kindly refer to UberMNLTips’ TNVS FAQs: http://ubermanilatips.com/tnvs-faq-by-ubermnltips/
Hi! Is there a limit to how many people could ride an uberX? Like, for example, I’ll request for the uberX and my whole family of 6 will ride in it. Thanks.
4 people.
Hi Admin ‘
My question is , ”Is there any calculations ‘ if i have for example, 2 or more passengers? We are computing the fare in the basis of (1)Passenger only.
Warm Regards,
Only per trip regardless of how many passengers.
Is 2013 Toyota RAV4 accepted? It’s not included in the Toyota List of Accepted Car Models. Appreciate quick response. Thanks.
Hi Luis, we’re not sure about Rav4 because it’s not on the official list. But you can double check with Uber. Just email them at
Hi Admin,
Just wondering, is there any waiting area at the manila airport for uber passengers?
Uuwi kasi kami ng Pinas in October.then plan namin to use Uber than the airport taxi.And pwede foreign card ang ibayad or it should be in Peso already.thank you..
My husband is also Uber driver here in US..thank yoy
NO waiting area. Just request for an Uber at the arrival bay. Any card is OK.
hello,
I am new to Uber. I am thinking of using Uber from Manila to Nueva Ecija. How is the availability of service for this trip? I am coming from North America. Has anyone use Uber for this kind of long trip? Thanks
Sorry, that’s outside Uber Manila’s service area
Gudam, I just saw ur response to a comment about a new car without plate number and in accordance to DOTC are not allowed to travel? Does it mean that if I have a new car and and is registered to uber, i cannot use it immediately? It will take atleast 8 months before the plate is made available.
We believe this no plate no travel policy has been lifted for all cars (be it Uber or not) because of the plate shortage. Kindly double check
Good morning, would you know if UBER Mla applies the senior citizens discount? Thank you
As of now Uber does not cater for this since payment is made via credit card.
Hi po! tanong ko lang po kung tama yung rate sakin? kahapon po kasi sumakay ako sa uber wala po binigay sakin na rate kasi pag nasa location na daw po lalabas ang rate and inask ko po mga mag kano kaya yung rate? sabi nya hindi nya daw po maestimate kung magkano? natakot lang po ako nung inask ko kung parang airport taxi sabi nya oo daw po. from buendia to roxas blvd 632.50?? ganun po ba talaga kamahal ang uber black? pinahinto ko na po dun dapat hanggang navotas pa ako. kung sakali po hindi ako nag tanong umabot po pala un ng mga 1k to 2k po? pano po ba ang computation ng uber black? allowed din po ba sainyo na walang booking? Thanks
If you had an issue with your trip, here’s a tutorial how you can report your issue about your Uber ride:
http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-report-an-issue-with-your-uber-ride/
Hi is there a car for 5 people?
Max is 4 but usually if you get to book an SUV or Innova, just politely inform the driver and papayag naman sila na 5 yung passengers 🙂
hi admin,
pwede ba ang car kahit na second hand nabili tapos dipa nalipat ung name sa new owner sa uber?
Yes! refer to this article: http://ubermanilatips.com/consider-second-hand-car-uber/
Sir / Maam
Kelan po nagkakaron ng incentive ang driver? sa dami ba ng trips na magagawa niya? ilan trips po bago magkaron ng incentive? Meron dn bang mga hot spot or place na magkakaron dn ng incentive? 24/7 ba ang operation ng UBER?
Thanks
Sir, for incentives, please refer to the email that Uber sent you.
Gaano po katagal ang pag proccess sa UBER bago po makabiyahe ang sasakyan…..
Hi! Pwede ba magpa-book in advance sa Uber? We have to transport our Bazaar set-up props on Nov 11 kasi, around 4:30-5:00am sa Caloocan City then sa Commonwealth, QC. Kindly reply ASAP.
Thank you! 🙂
You can now Schedule your Uber ride. Here’s a guide on how to Book Uber in advance:
http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-book-uber-in-advance/
hello may uniform and may white gloves na daw ba ung driver kapag uber black
Wala pa pong news from Uber na may uniform ang mga driver.
Do ubers in Manila operate 24/7?
Yes, just request a ride through the app when you need the ride.
I have used uber and have been paying but one day I was short money and was told by the driver that the next ride it will be demanded. I got another ride and asked the driver but was charged only that ride the driver got stuck and I missed my transport because he didn’t had change we had to wait for long until I decided to leave him there. when the first owed trip was not reflecting he thought it was for free ride as I never got one, but now I got a message to say I am bared from using uber as I owe 2 trips and I tried updating my payment method hoping they will take it but till today.
How do I pay these trips and how and when am I going to get my free ride.
Having problem requesting because of unsettled balance? Learn how to solve it here:
http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-settle-outstanding-balance-in-uber/
Hi, what if I need an AUV/SUV for 5-6 persons, how can I request that to UBER app?
Just choose Black Car. Usually, only 4 people are allowed; but you can ask nicely the driver if he’ll allow 6 passengers.