If Uber drivers can't see their destination in advance, what happens if they accept an extremely far destination?

Uber drivers cannot see the exact destination of a trip before accepting it. However, they can see if a trip is expected to be long (typically over 45 minutes) and the general direction of the trip in some cases, especially if they have Uber Pro status or are in specific markets4. If a driver accepts a trip and it turns out to be an extremely far destination, they cannot cancel the trip once they have started it without potentially facing penalties from Uber, such as a decrease in their acceptance rating4.

To manage such situations, drivers can use the Destination Filter feature, which allows them to set a preferred destination for their next trip. This feature is useful for drivers who want to head in a specific direction, such as towards home or a popular destination like an airport. Drivers are limited to two destination filters per 24-hour period14.

If a driver realizes they have accepted a trip that is too long or inconvenient, they can cancel it before starting the trip, but doing so too frequently can negatively impact their account status. Some drivers use strategies like setting a destination filter to avoid long trips at the end of their shift4.