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I know google maps have an option to avoid tolls but when I use google maps provided by uber, there is no option. Is there a way to disable it and if not, what about mywaze? It's really frustrating when it keeps pointing me to 407.

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MonkeyTOES said:
I know google maps have an option to avoid tolls but when I use google maps provided by uber, there is no option. Is there a way to disable it and if not, what about mywaze? It's really frustrating when it keeps pointing me to 407.
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Never disable toll route ,sometimes that's the only option as other highways have lot of traffic, best after starting a trip see alternative route and than decide
 
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Problem is they don't want to pay. That is why I want to see if there's an alternative. Once they say they want to avoid 407, I would have to use my knowledge to see which road can get to that area. If I don't know I would need to ask the passenger for directions which wouldn't be that good.
 
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I think it's best to ask pax to see if they want to take the toll route or not. I always have it disabled and only enable it if pax is ok with paying the toll. I have a transponder but if you don't then you'll get charged for the camera fee (I'm not sure if uber reimburses you for that).
 
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MonkeyTOES said:
I know google maps have an option to avoid tolls but when I use google maps provided by uber, there is no option. Is there a way to disable it and if not, what about mywaze? It's really frustrating when it keeps pointing me to 407.
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There's a way to disable tolls on Google maps through uber app
When you press navigate and Google maps opens press back and then it will give you the option to disable tolls.
 
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On Google Maps there are two ways, but you have to do it every time you click "Navigate". In one you have to click the back button or the "X" to cancel navigation and then use the three dots on the upper right corner to navigate to "Route Options", there you will find the option to avoid tolls. The other is when clicking on the little arrows that take you to a 2D map, you will see a button that says "Route Options".

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Livan said:
On Google Maps there are two ways, but you have to do it every time you click "Navigate". In one you have to click the back button or the "X" to cancel navigation and then use the three dots on the upper right corner to navigate to "Route Options", there you will find the option to avoid tolls. The other is when clicking on the little arrows that take you to a 2D map, you will see a button that says "Route Options".

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No there isn't an option like that when you are using Uber's google maps. As I said, I am not talking about google maps app in general.

When you get a ping from pax and you pick them up and start trip, once you press navigate, it will open up a google map that DOES NOT have a route option to avoid tolls. I know because me and a pax tested out. He opened up google maps and we both compared. No route options for avoid tolls on my end.

This topic was brought up before and someone said to use mywaze but I wanted to see if google has changed.
 
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No, it's not mandatory to take 407 if you have a transponder-- the rider always has a choice. I learned from uberfast, that even with upfront fares, if you take 407 when it's not the upfront/uber-preferred route then the fare reverts to time/distance. I assume it's the same the other way around.
 
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MonkeyTOES said:
Problem is they don't want to pay. That is why I want to see if there's an alternative. Once they say they want to avoid 407, I would have to use my knowledge to see which road can get to that area. If I don't know I would need to ask the passenger for directions which wouldn't be that good.
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Once they have agreed to the upfront fare you have every right to follow the route in uber app. The toll was already included in their fare if the 407 is part of the route. As upfront fares always tries to go by fastest available route, if you deviate away from the 407 you may increase the distance and/or time of the trip beyond the cost of the toll. If you do this, there's a good chance uber is not going to compensate you the difference as it is an "enefficient route" so instead they just strip the toll reimbursement away and leave you with the original upfront fare.
 
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ryan137 said:
The toll was already included in their fare if the 407 is part of the route. As upfront fares always tries to go by fastest available route, if you deviate away from the 407 you may increase the distance and/or time of the trip beyond the cost of the toll.
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I didn't know that. Is it documented?

If the app takes me to the 407, I always ask Pax if they're ok with it; some prefer to avoid it.
It's rare, but not uncommon.
 
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MonkeyTOES said:
No there isn't an option like that when you are using Uber's google maps. As I said, I am not talking about google maps app in general.

When you get a ping from pax and you pick them up and start trip, once you press navigate, it will open up a google map that DOES NOT have a route option to avoid tolls. I know because me and a pax tested out. He opened up google maps and we both compared. No route options for avoid tolls on my end.

This topic was brought up before and someone said to use mywaze but I wanted to see if google has changed.
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Ahh, I see Monkey, Thank you.. I am wondering if the apps differ by region/ location? Adieu just asked if I was trolling because I didn't have the option of using uber navigation..

Honestly just wanna be as proficient with the tools. Goin. LoL, can ya tell I got to much time on my hands? Going to a green light meeting tonight and will ask.
 
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MonkeyTOES said:
No there isn't an option like that when you are using Uber's google maps. As I said, I am not talking about google maps app in general.

When you get a ping from pax and you pick them up and start trip, once you press navigate, it will open up a google map that DOES NOT have a route option to avoid tolls. I know because me and a pax tested out. He opened up google maps and we both compared. No route options for avoid tolls on my end.

This topic was brought up before and someone said to use mywaze but I wanted to see if google has changed.
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I just told you what to do did you even read my comment? When you press navigate on uber app and Google maps opens up press back on your phone then you will see the option to disable tolls.
 
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Just a suggestion, Monkey. Not that Waze is all that different or hard to use but when trying it, I switched when off the clock and on my own time. Did it when going home and on a well known route. Think someone here suggested that to me and was a lot easier than trying it under the uber, high pressure of ride sharing. snork.
 
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