This tool's repository has been archived by its maintainer and is no longer actively developed. It may still work, but expect no further updates or bug fixes.
uber-cli
Uber ride time and price estimates from the command line
Description
uber-cli is a command-line tool for getting Uber ride estimates without opening the mobile app. It provides pickup time estimates for a given address and price estimates between two addresses. Uses the Uber API for ride data and Google Maps Geocoding API to convert addresses to coordinates. Note: the project was archived in September 2025 and is no longer actively maintained.
Install
npm install -g uber-cliAI Summary
Get Uber pickup time and fare estimates from the terminal without opening the app.
Capabilities
- + Check estimated time to pickup for a given address
- + Get price estimates between two addresses for all Uber ride types
- + Convert addresses to coordinates via Google Maps Geocoding API
Use When
- → You want a quick Uber price estimate without opening your phone
- → You need to compare Uber ride costs from the terminal
Avoid When
- x You need to actually book an Uber ride (this only shows estimates)
- x You need up-to-date functionality (project was archived in 2025)
- x You are outside Uber service areas
Usage Patterns
Get pickup time estimate
uber time '1 Market Street, San Francisco'Shows estimated time to pickup at the given address
Get price estimate
uber price -s '1 Market Street, SF' -e 'Airport, SF'Shows price estimates for a ride between two addresses