Delete individual trips from the Uber app or website

You can remove single trips from your Uber history without deleting your entire account. Open the Uber app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, and select Your Trips. Find the trip you want to remove, swipe left on it (iPhone) or long-press it (Android), then tap Delete. On the web version at uber.com, go to Account, select Trips, find the trip, click the three dots next to it, and choose Delete Trip.

Deleted trips disappear from your visible history when ready, but Uber keeps records of the transaction for billing and tax purposes on their servers. The deletion only removes it from what you see in the app. You can delete trips one at a time, which is useful if you want to keep most of your history but remove specific rides.

Key Takeaways

  • Individual trips can be deleted from your Uber history through the Your Trips section in the app or website without affecting your account.
  • Deleted trips disappear from your visible history but remain in Uber's records for billing and legal purposes.
  • Deleting your entire account removes all trip history from your view, but you should read your data first if you need records for taxes or insurance.
  • Uber stores trip data on encrypted servers, and deletion requests may take several days to fully process across their systems.
  • If you need proof of a trip for insurance or legal reasons, save screenshots or request your data before deleting anything.

Clear all trip history by deleting your account

If you want to remove your entire trip history at once, you can delete your Uber account. This removes all visible trips from the platform. Go to Account Settings in the app, scroll to the bottom, and tap Delete Account. You will be asked to confirm your reason for leaving and to enter your password. Uber will send a confirmation email — you must click the link in that email within 30 days to complete the deletion.

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Once confirmed, you lose access to your saved payment methods, ride preferences, and any Uber credits or promotions. If you have an active ride or outstanding balance, you must complete or pay it before deletion goes through. After the 30-day confirmation window closes, Uber removes your profile and trip history from the app.

read your data before deleting anything

Before you delete trips or your account, read a copy of your data if you might need it later. This is especially important if you use Uber for business, need records for taxes, or may need proof of a ride for insurance or legal reasons. In the app, go to Account Settings, select Privacy, and tap read Your Data. Uber will prepare a file containing your account information, trip history, and payment records.

The read process takes a few days. Uber will send you an email with a link to retrieve your data as a compressed file. Save this file to your computer or cloud storage before you delete anything. The file includes dates, times, locations, costs, and driver information for every trip. Having this record protects you if you need to reference a ride after your account is gone.

Understand what Uber keeps after deletion

Deleting trips or your account does not erase Uber's internal records. The company retains transaction data for legal, tax, and fraud-prevention purposes. This means Uber can still see your trip history on their servers even after you delete it from the app. They keep this data encrypted and separate from your active account profile.

If you are concerned about privacy, know that deletion removes your ability to see the data, but Uber's retention policies are governed by law and their privacy terms. They may keep records for several years to comply with financial regulations and to investigate disputes. If you want to know exactly what data Uber holds about you, you can request a full data report through their privacy portal, which may reveal information beyond what appears in your trip history.

Delete trips on shared accounts or family profiles

If you use Uber Family or a shared account, deleting a trip only removes it from your view if you are the account owner. Family members who have access to the account through Uber Family cannot delete trips — only the primary account holder can. If you want to remove a trip from a shared account, log in as the account owner and delete it through Your Trips.

If someone else has access to your account and you want to prevent them from seeing certain trips, you should change your password and remove them from the account. Go to Account Settings, select Security, and review Connected Devices and Login Activity to see who has accessed your account. You can sign out all other devices from this screen to force a re-login.

What to do if you cannot delete a trip

If the delete button does not appear or the deletion fails, the trip may be too recent or still under review. Uber sometimes locks trips for a few hours after completion while processing payment or investigating a dispute. Wait a few hours and try again. If the trip is several days old and still will not delete, the issue may be a technical glitch or a hold placed on the account.

Check your account status by going to Account Settings and looking for any warnings or messages. If you see a notice about a dispute, unpaid balance, or account restriction, resolve that first before attempting to delete trips. If the delete option is still missing after 24 hours, contact Uber support through the app by tapping the menu, selecting Help, and describing the problem. Support can sometimes manually remove trips or explain why deletion is blocked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting a trip remove it from my credit card statement?

No. Deleting a trip from the Uber app does not affect your credit card or bank statement. The charge remains because the transaction already completed. Deletion only removes the trip from your visible history in the app. If you need to dispute a charge, you must contact your bank or Uber support separately.

Can Uber see my deleted trips?

Yes. Uber's internal systems retain all trip data for legal and financial purposes, even after you delete it from the app. You cannot see the trips anymore, but Uber can access them if needed for investigations, disputes, or regulatory compliance. Deletion is a privacy measure for your own device, not a way to erase Uber's records.

Will deleting my account affect my Uber Eats history?

If you use the same account for both Uber rides and Uber Eats, deleting your account removes both histories. However, if you have separate accounts for rides and Eats, deleting one does not affect the other. Check your email to see which accounts you have registered before deleting anything.

How long does it take for a deleted trip to disappear completely?

Deleted trips disappear from your app when ready, but Uber's servers may take several days to fully process the deletion across all their systems. During this time, the trip may still appear in some places or if you log out and back in. After a few days, it should be completely gone from your visible history.

Can I recover a trip I accidentally deleted?

Once deleted, trips cannot be recovered from the app. However, if you deleted your account within the 30-day confirmation window, you can cancel the deletion by clicking the link in Uber's confirmation email to restore your account and trips. After 30 days, the deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed.