Uber API

API

API for Uber ride requests, price estimates, and trip management

Overview

The Uber API enables developers to integrate ride-hailing functionality into apps. Key endpoints include price estimation (GET /estimates/price) for route fare ranges, ride request submission (POST /requests) to book trips, trip status tracking (GET /requests/{id}), and receipt retrieval (GET /requests/{id}/receipt). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building direct ride-booking apps, corporate travel tools for automated trip management, real-time price comparison features, and expense reporting via trip details/receipts. It follows RESTful principles and uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.uber.com/products')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Real-time Price Estimation
Ride Request Submission
Trip Tracking
Receipt Retrieval

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Uber API free to use?

The Uber API uses a freemium model—basic access is free for limited usage, but higher rate limits and advanced features require paid plans.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, it uses OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access instead of a static API key.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Uber API are in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Widely Adopted
⊕ Comprehensive Ride & Trip Features
⊕ Real-time Data Accuracy
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Multi-region Support

Cons

⊖ Requires OAuth 2.0 Authentication
⊖ Rate-limited
⊖ Strict Usage Policies
⊖ Regional Access Restrictions
⊖ Paid Tiers for High Volume