Uber - Request a ride
About this version
Uber ships new Android builds frequently, often weekly, though most visible change happens server-side: pricing logic, vehicle options, and safety features roll out city by city rather than by app version. Release notes are famously vague, so the version number tells you little about what actually changed in your market. Old builds eventually lose server compatibility and force an upgrade.
What recent updates focused on
- Expansion of safety tooling, including trip audio recording and rider verification in more regions
- Deeper bundling of Uber Eats and the Uber One subscription throughout the app
- Teen accounts and better options for booking rides on someone else's behalf
Our update advice
Auto-update is the sensible default; there is no benefit to pinning an old version since the servers dictate behaviour anyway. If a redesign confuses you, expect the new layout regardless within weeks — features test market by market, so screenshots online may not match your phone.
The authoritative source for the current version number, changelog, and
requirements is the official Google Play listing
(package com.ubercab). Read our full assessment in the
Uber - Request a ride review.
