https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/uber/ Uber News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T11:56:19+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-teams-up-with-uber-to-reward-aerclub-members-with-avios-on-every/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-teams-up-with-uber-to-reward-aerclub-members-with-avios-on-every/ Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber accounts. Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK. To celebrate the new partnership, AerClub members who link their AerClub and Uber accounts via the Uber app and complete a journey before July 31st will receive 500 bonus Avios. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:18:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-launches-new-travel-experience-to-enhance-tourism-in-puerto-rico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-launches-new-travel-experience-to-enhance-tourism-in-puerto-rico/ Tourism in Latin America is booming and Uber is helping travelers explore its top destinations with greater ease. In places like Cancún, Punta Cana, Cartagena, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, Uber makes it simple to move between airports, beaches, and must-see neighborhoods while discovering authentic local experiences. Mon, 12 May 2025 05:18:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-vacations-and-uber-offer-free-vouchers-for-rides-to-and-from-select/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-vacations-and-uber-offer-free-vouchers-for-rides-to-and-from-select/ JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways have announced a pilot program with Uber, which offers JetBlue Vacations customers who booked flight + hotel packages to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas a free $20 voucher from Uber for airport transfers. Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:40:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-teams-up-with-uber-to-offer-avios-on-every-ride/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-teams-up-with-uber-to-offer-avios-on-every-ride/ Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:52:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ubers-fully-electric-option-expands-to-all-of-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ubers-fully-electric-option-expands-to-all-of-london/ Passengers with Uber can now request an electric-vehicle (EV) from anywhere in Greater London as Uber Green expands from Zone 1 to the whole of the capital. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:16:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-detects-uptick-in-uk-holiday-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-detects-uptick-in-uk-holiday-demand/ Airport trips on the Uber app have more than quadrupled since travel restrictions were first lifted in May, with numbers increasing month-on-month despite summer holidays being over for schools. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:35:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-bonvoy-partners-with-uber-in-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-bonvoy-partners-with-uber-in-united-states/ Available across the United States, members who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts in the Uber app will automatically start earning points on all qualifying transactions. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:43:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-partners-with-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-partners-with-uber/ The Uber icon will be displayed on the JAL app, allowing passengers to request services from the arrival airport for a ride or to request food delivery services at their destination Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:13:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-announces-further-job-losses-in-wake-of-covid-19-outbreak/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-announces-further-job-losses-in-wake-of-covid-19-outbreak/ Uber has announced plans it hopes will reduce operating expenses by US$1 billion this year in response to the economic challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Tue, 19 May 2020 07:28:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ubertaxi-services-launch-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ubertaxi-services-launch-in-saudi-arabia/ UberTaxi can be accessed through the Uber app as another choice in service in addition to UberX. The rider will then be matched to the nearest taxi in the exact same way they are matched with any other service on Uber. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:06:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embraerx-presents-latest-flying-car-in-washington/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embraerx-presents-latest-flying-car-in-washington/ EmbraerX has unveiled a new electric flying vehicle concept during the Uber Elevate Summit in Washington, DC. The event convenes a global community of manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and government officials, all working to make the urban aerial ridesharing vision a reality. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:51:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-launches-scuber-great-barrier-reef-submarine-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-launches-scuber-great-barrier-reef-submarine-experience/ Authorities in Queensland have partnered with Uber to launch a new submarine experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Guests will be able to hail scUber, branded as the first rideshare submarine experience in the world, from Monday in order to head to the iconic Australian destination. Thu, 23 May 2019 07:59:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-launches-new-vouchers-payment-option/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-launches-new-vouchers-payment-option/ Businesses with an Uber account can easily create Vouchers and send them to customers via email, social media and mobile messaging. Customers can then open the link and automatically add the Voucher to their Uber app, until it expires. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:42:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-to-acquire-dubai-based-careem-in-3.1bn-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-to-acquire-dubai-based-careem-in-3.1bn-deal/ Ride hailing giant Uber has reached a deal to acquire Dubai-based rival Careem for $3.1 billion. The deal consists of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash and is subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:38:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uberski-launches-ahead-of-half-term-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uberski-launches-ahead-of-half-term-holidays/ Ahead of the ski season in the French Alps this February half-term, Uber has launched a service that means guests can get from station to ski resort quickly and easily. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:28:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uberboat-returns-to-croatia-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uberboat-returns-to-croatia-for-summer-season/ Starting today, visitors to Croatia who wish to explore and travel around the coast will be able to request a speedboat directly through the Uber app. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:03:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-seeks-to-renew-operator-licence-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-seeks-to-renew-operator-licence-in-london/ Uber has begun a court case in London as it seeks to renew its operator licence. Officials in the capital last year refused to renew the licence on grounds of public safety and security, a decision which Uber subsequently appealed against. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:50:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-heads-to-costa-del-sol-ahead-of-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-heads-to-costa-del-sol-ahead-of-summer-season/ Starting this summer Uber will be available in the Costa Del Sol area to help visitors get around so they can have an adventurous holiday. Thu, 10 May 2018 11:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/softbank-takes-large-stake-in-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/softbank-takes-large-stake-in-uber/ Softbank is set to take a large stake in ride hailing app Uber, expanding its holdings in transportation companies around the globe. The Japanese investment giant led a consortium to take an $8 billion stake in the taxi frim. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:14:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/harford-joins-uber-as-chief-operating-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/harford-joins-uber-as-chief-operating-officer/ Uber has appointed former Orbitz chief executive Barney Harford to the role of chief operating officer, ending a long search. He becomes the second-highest ranking executive at Uber Technologies. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 04:05:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tfl-brands-uber-unfit-to-operate-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tfl-brands-uber-unfit-to-operate-in-london/ Transport for London has informed Uber that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence after expiry of its current licence on September 30th. The decision means as many as 40,000 Uber operated cars could be removed from the city’s streets in little over a week. Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:19:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-steps-up-at-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-steps-up-at-uber/ Ride hailing app Uber has announced Dara Khosrowshahi will take up the role of chief executive with the company. He was approved unanimously by the board earlier today. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:35:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-signs-first-of-a-kind-uber-partnership-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-signs-first-of-a-kind-uber-partnership-in-india/ Jet Airways has announced a strategic association with online transportation network Uber. With this first-of-its kind initiative in the Indian aviation space, Jet Airways’ guests will be able to request their Uber when booking a ticket on the Jet Airways app. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:10:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ipass-to-offer-uber-passengers-free-wi-fi-during-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ipass-to-offer-uber-passengers-free-wi-fi-during-olympics/ iPass and Uber have announced a partnership to provide international Uber riders with free Wi-Fi in Rio de Janeiro. As part of the partnership, iPass will provide riders with access to more than 1,160 iPass commercial hotspots in Rio de Janeiro. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:24:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-sells-chinese-operations-to-didi-chuxing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-sells-chinese-operations-to-didi-chuxing/ Uber has agreed to sell its Chinese business to rival Didi Chuxing. The taxi-booking app will retain separate branding in the country, with Uber also taking a 5.9 per cent stake in the combined company. Didi Chuxing - which is backed by internet giants Tencent and Alibaba - dominates the taxi-booking sector in China with nearly 90 per cent of the market. Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:03:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-expands-partnership-with-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-expands-partnership-with-uber/ Hilton Worldwide is expanding its partnership with Uber to further bring together their respective mobile apps. Hilton HHonors members can now order an Uber straight from the HHonors app, and Uber riders can now view their hotel stay information and check-in, all accessed via the Uber app en route to their hotel. Sat, 02 Apr 2016 08:31:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-links-with-uber-for-door-to-door-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-links-with-uber-for-door-to-door-service/ American Airlines is partnering with Uber to create a door-to-door streamlined service to help customers get from home or work to the airport and back The companies will work together to provide customers faster service, better airport navigation, rider promotions and mileage promotions. Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sidecar-to-cease-operations-as-uber-continues-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sidecar-to-cease-operations-as-uber-continues-rise/ Sidecar, one of the early trailblazers in the burgeoning ride hailing industry, has admitted defeat in its battle against the Uber-Lyft dominance and will close tomorrow. Co-founders said the company’s demise is a “bittersweet victory” but plan to “lay the groundwork for the next big thing”. Wed, 30 Dec 2015 14:23:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-inks-deal-with-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-inks-deal-with-uber/ Hilton Worldwide has partnered with technology platform Uber to offer expanded digital features that will further simplify and streamline the travel experience for Hilton guests. Through the partnership, Hilton guests around the world can set Uber ‘Ride Reminders,’ automated notifications to request Uber rides to and from the hotel. Sun, 06 Sep 2015 08:52:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-government-bans-uberpop-following-protests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-government-bans-uberpop-following-protests/ The French government has caved in to protestors and ordered a ban on the UberPOP taxi service. The decision follows protests by thousands of taxi drivers around the country earlier this week. Uber was banned by a French court last October, but has still been operating while it challenges the decision. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:36:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-global-partnership-with-uber/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-global-partnership-with-uber/ Starwood Preferred Guest has signed a new partnership with Uber, giving members the opportunity to earn coveted Starpoints during any Uber ride, worldwide. “This new partnership with Uber accelerates our SPG members’ drive to rewards and is just one more way that Starwood is combining high tech and high touch to transform their travel experiences,” said Adam Aron, chief executive, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:28:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-returns-to-delhi-following-government-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-returns-to-delhi-following-government-ban/ Uber has re-launched services in Delhi after a month-long suspension following rape allegations against a driver. Taxis were show as available on the company’s app today; despite warnings from government officials the company was still blacklisted. Uber has applied for a radio taxi licence in the city, potentially clearing the way for its official approval. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:49:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-faces-battles-on-many-fronts-as-valuation-skyrockets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-faces-battles-on-many-fronts-as-valuation-skyrockets/ Despite a recent funding round valuing the company at close to $40 billion, life is not as rosy as might be expected at internet-based taxi firm Uber. The company is fighting battles around the world, with authorities in San Francisco and Los Angeles the latest to take legal action against the firm. Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:22:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-heading-for-40bn-valuation-following-latest-funding-round/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uber-heading-for-40bn-valuation-following-latest-funding-round/ Reports suggest Uber Technologies, makers of the rideshare mobile app, is close to raising a round of funding which would value the company at close to $40 billion. T. Rowe Price Group is said to be in discussions to become a new investor in the company, according to reports from Bloomberg Business. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 16:34:31 +0000