Busy is a good thing! We put together information on when and where are the busiest spots in your neighborhood -- so you can plan ahead, make more trips, and maximize your earnings closer to home.
- Use the following map to find the hot spots right in your backyard -- where you are most familiar with your neighborhood streets and routes
- Use the chart below to spot the right times of the day to hit the road
- Take into consideration our "tips & tricks" section when planning ahead
Oakland
In Downtown Oakland BART stations, Broadway Street, and Grand Avenue are where we see the most requests from.
- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (8 PM – 1 AM) on Berkeley Campus (particularly around Greek Theatre) are peak times where Ubers are highly popular amongst Cal students
- Friday and Saturday nights (8 PM – 1 AM) in downtown Oakland around Lake Merritt are highly popular (particularly around Fox Theatre)
- Morning rush hour (7 AM - 9 AM and 4 PM – 6 PM) along BART Stations are always a busy time for commuters
- Monday mornings (5 AM - 7 AM) are popular for riders trying to catch an early flight out of Oakland and San Francisco airports