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Cancellation and No-Show Fee Authorization

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What it is

The agreement authorizes Uber to charge cancellation fees if a user cancels a service request before the service begins, and no-show fees if the user fails to appear for a scheduled service. These charges are applied to the stored payment method on the account.

This analysis describes what Uber's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that cancellation or non-appearance triggers an automatic fee charge to the user's stored payment method. The specific fee amounts are not detailed in the master terms and are subject to Uber's current fee schedule, which may be updated independently.

Interpretive note: The specific fee amounts are not defined in the master terms and are subject to Uber's current fee schedule, which may be updated independently of the master terms under the unilateral modification provision.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users who cancel a ride or food delivery request or fail to appear for a scheduled service may be charged a fee to their stored payment method. The applicable fee amounts are determined by Uber's current fee schedule rather than fixed in the master terms.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Dispute a Fee
    To dispute a cancellation or no-show fee, open the Uber app, navigate to your trip history, select the relevant trip, and use the Help option to submit a fee dispute. Alternatively, visit help.uber.com and submit a request through the trip-specific help form.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may elect to cancel your request for Services at any time prior to the commencement of such Services, in which case you may be charged a cancellation fee. Uber reserves the right to charge a no-show fee if you fail to appear for a scheduled service.

— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic fee charges to stored payment methods interact with the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and Regulation E regarding preauthorized electronic fund transfers, as well as FTC guidance on negative option and fee-charging practices in digital services. CFPB has oversight of payment practices involving stored consumer payment credentials. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The open-ended reference to Uber's fee schedule, rather than specified amounts, means the cancellation and no-show fee structure can change without a formal amendment to the master terms, subject only to Uber's general notice of changes provision. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK consumer protection law may require clearer disclosure of cancellation fee amounts at the point of booking. California's CLRA addresses automatic fee assessments in consumer service contracts. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Business accounts should assess whether cancellation fees apply to corporate travel bookings and whether enterprise agreements include modified cancellation terms. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify that cancellation fee disclosures are provided at the point of booking in a manner that satisfies applicable disclosure requirements, and that fee schedule changes are communicated with adequate notice as required by the terms' modification provision.

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Applicable agencies

  • CFPB
    The CFPB has oversight of payment practices involving stored consumer payment credentials and automatic fee charges in consumer digital services
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  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over fee disclosure and charging practices in consumer-facing digital services under the FTC Act
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Terms of Use
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012452
Document ID
CA-D-00420
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
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d698a079cd288a8f89b1457f3fe27c29d28449a891b69c2854835aa66a36bcb0
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:33 UTC
Methodology
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Citation Record
Entity: Uber
Document: Uber Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-012452
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:33:56 UTC
SHA-256: d698a079cd288a8f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-terms-of-use/cancellation-and-no-show-fee-authorization/
Accessed: May 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Uber's Cancellation and No-Show Fee Authorization clause do?

This provision establishes that cancellation or non-appearance triggers an automatic fee charge to the user's stored payment method. The specific fee amounts are not detailed in the master terms and are subject to Uber's current fee schedule, which may be updated independently.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users who cancel a ride or food delivery request or fail to appear for a scheduled service may be charged a fee to their stored payment method. The applicable fee amounts are determined by Uber's current fee schedule rather than fixed in the master terms.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Uber?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Uber.