You can delete individual trips or your entire ride history through the Uber app, but deletion is permanent and Uber keeps some records for legal reasons
Open the Uber app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right. Select "Your trips" and you will see a list of every ride you have taken. Tap any trip to open its details, then tap the three dots in the top right corner and select "Delete trip." The trip disappears from your history when ready.
If you want to delete everything at once, go to the menu, select "Settings," then "Privacy," then "Clear all trips." Uber will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, all trips vanish from your app — but this action cannot be undone.
Important: Uber keeps records of your rides on its own servers for legal and tax purposes, even after you delete them from your app. Deleting from your app only removes them from your personal view. If Uber receives a legal request for your data, they can still produce those records.
Key Takeaways
- Individual trips can be deleted one at a time through the trip details menu, or all trips can be cleared at once through Settings > Privacy > Clear all trips.
- Deletion from the app is permanent and cannot be reversed, so you cannot recover a trip you deleted by mistake.
- Uber retains ride records on its servers regardless of whether you delete them from your app, for tax, legal, and safety purposes.
- Deleting your ride history does not affect your account status, driver ratings, or any ongoing disputes with Uber or a driver.
Why someone might want to delete ride history
People delete rides for different reasons. Some want privacy from people who use their phone. Others are selling or giving away a phone and want to remove personal location data before handing it over. Some straightforward prefer not to see a long list of past trips in their app.
If you share your phone with family members or colleagues, deleting trips keeps your destinations private from them. If you are concerned about someone with access to your phone seeing where you have been, deletion is a quick way to remove that visibility.
What happens to your data after you delete
When you delete a trip from your app, Uber removes it from the history you see on your phone or computer. Your app no longer shows that ride in your "Your trips" list, and you cannot access the receipt or details from within the app.
Uber's servers still contain the original record. The company uses this data for billing, tax reporting, insurance, and to respond to legal requests. If you are involved in a dispute with a driver or need to prove a ride for tax purposes, Uber can retrieve that information even if you deleted it from your app.
Your driver's record of the trip is not affected by your deletion. The driver still has access to their own trip history and earnings records.
Deleting history does not change your account or ratings
Removing trips from your history does not affect your account in any way. Your driver rating stays the same, your payment methods remain linked, and your account status does not change. Uber does not penalize you for deleting your own trip history.
If you have an active dispute with a driver or Uber — for example, a charge you are contesting — deleting the trip from your app does not close the dispute or remove Uber's ability to investigate it. The company can still access the full details of that ride on their end.
How to delete trips on the web version
You can also manage your ride history on the Uber website. Go to uber.com, sign in, and click on "Your trips" in the menu. Find the trip you want to delete, click the three dots next to it, and select "Delete trip." The process is the same as in the app.
Deleting a trip on the website removes it from both the web version and your mobile app — they are connected to the same account. If you delete on your phone, it disappears from the website too.
What you cannot delete and what remains visible
You cannot delete trips that are part of an active dispute, refund request, or investigation. Uber locks those records until the matter is resolved. Once the dispute closes, you can delete the trip if you choose to.
Receipts that you have forwarded to your email address are not deleted when you remove the trip from your app. Those emails remain in your inbox unless you delete them separately. If you have downloaded a receipt as a PDF, that file stays on your device.
If you have shared a trip with someone else — for example, you sent them a receipt or shared your ETA — that person still has access to the information you sent them. Deleting from your app does not remove it from their inbox or devices.
Protecting your privacy beyond deletion
Deleting ride history is one layer of privacy, but it is not the only one. If you are concerned about location tracking, you can also check your Uber app permissions. Go to Settings > Privacy on your phone's operating system and review what access Uber has to your location, contacts, and photos.
You can set location access to "Only While Using the App" rather than "Always," which limits how much Uber can track you when the app is closed. You can also turn off data sharing in Uber's own privacy settings by going to Menu > Settings > Privacy and toggling off "Improve Uber experience with analytics."
If you are selling or giving away a phone, deleting your ride history is helpful, but you should also sign out of your Uber account completely and perform a factory reset on the device to remove all personal data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Uber see my deleted trips?
Yes. Uber's internal systems retain records of all your rides regardless of whether you delete them from your app. If the company receives a court order or legal request, they can produce those records. Deletion only removes the trip from your personal view.
If I delete a trip, can I get the receipt back?
Not from the app. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve the receipt through Uber. If you saved the receipt to your email or downloaded it as a PDF, you still have those copies. You can also contact Uber support with the date and approximate time of the ride, and they may be able to send you a copy.
Does deleting my ride history affect my driver rating?
No. Your rating is based on feedback drivers have left about you and is stored separately from your trip history. Deleting trips does not change your rating or your account standing.
What if I accidentally deleted a trip I needed?
Deletion is permanent in the app, but Uber support can help. Contact Uber through the app menu, explain that you deleted a trip by mistake, and provide the date and time. Support may be able to retrieve information about that ride for you.
Does deleting my history remove my location data from Uber's servers?
No. Uber stores location data associated with your account for business and legal purposes. Deleting from your app only removes your ability to see the trip — it does not erase Uber's records. If you want to limit future location tracking, adjust your app permissions in your phone's settings.