Actions3
- Estimate Actions
- Request Actions
- Worth Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Uber API to provide various functionalities related to Uber rides. Specifically, for the 'Estimate' resource and 'Fare Estimate' operation, it fetches a fare price estimate for a ride between specified pickup and dropoff coordinates. This is useful for applications that need to display or calculate expected Uber ride costs before booking, such as ride-sharing apps, travel planners, or cost comparison tools.
Use Case Examples
- A user inputs pickup and dropoff latitude and longitude to get an estimated fare for their trip.
- A business integrates this node to show estimated Uber costs for employee travel reimbursement.
- A developer uses the fare estimate to compare Uber prices with other transportation options.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pickup Latitude | Latitude coordinate of the pickup location for the Uber ride. |
| Pickup Longitude | Longitude coordinate of the pickup location for the Uber ride. |
| Dropoff Latitude | Latitude coordinate of the dropoff location for the Uber ride. |
| Dropoff Longitude | Longitude coordinate of the dropoff location for the Uber ride. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response from the Uber API containing fare estimate details for the specified ride coordinates.
Dependencies
- Requires an OAuth2 API credential for Uber to authenticate requests to the Uber API.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid or missing OAuth2 credentials, which will cause authentication failures.
- Incorrect or out-of-range latitude and longitude values may result in API errors or no fare estimate returned.
- Network connectivity issues can prevent the node from reaching the Uber API endpoint.
- The Uber API may return errors if the coordinates are outside supported service areas.
Links
- Uber API - Price Estimates - Official Uber API documentation for the price estimate endpoint used by this node.