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Uber
Ride-hailing app that connects you with a driver in Kuwait City and nearby areas, with the fare shown before you book.
What it helps with
- Paying with a foreign cardCharged automatically in the app.
- Ride from the airportPickup at the ride-hailing zone.
- Late-night tripPrice known before you go.
About Uber
Uber is a global ride-hailing app that also operates in Kuwait. You enter your pick-up point and destination, choose a type of car, and see the estimated fare before you confirm. The driver's name, car and plate are shown, and you can share your trip with a friend.
Key Features
- Upfront Fare Estimate: See the estimated price of the trip before you book.
- Several Ride Types: Choose between car categories, depending on what is offered in your area.
- Trip Tracking and Sharing: Follow the car on the map and share your trip details.
- Cashless Payment: Pay by card in the app, with other methods where they are offered.
How to Get Started
- Install the Uber app and sign up with your phone number.
- Add a payment method in the app.
- Enter the pick-up point and destination, and choose a ride type.
- Confirm the ride, check the car and plate number, and follow the driver on the map.
Before you use it
- Fees: Surge pricing applies at peak times, on weekend evenings and after big events.
- Good to know: Sign-up needs a phone number that receives SMS; roaming works for visitors.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Uber work with a foreign bank card in Kuwait?
- Yes - Uber accepts foreign-issued cards in Kuwait.
- Is Uber available in English?
- Yes, Uber has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Uber?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Uber.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Uber?
- No, Uber doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Uber?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Uber cost?
- Upfront fare by distance, time and demand
Phrases for the driverArabic
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) من فضلك، خذني إلى هذا العنوان. min faḍlak, khudhnī ilā hādhā al-ʿunwān
- How much will it cost? كم الأجرة؟ kam al-ujra?
- Please turn on the meter من فضلك شغّل العداد. min faḍlak shaghghil al-ʿaddād
- Can I pay by card? هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟ hal yumkinunī ad-dafʿ bil-biṭāqa?
- Stop here, please توقف هنا من فضلك. tawaqqaf hunā min faḍlak
- Thank you شكرًا. shukran