Uber News
JetBlue Vacations and Uber Offer Free Vouchers for Rides to and From Select Airports
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.
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.
Uber’s 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.