Uber now lets you rate your driver before your ride is over

Uber now lets you rate your driver before your ride is over

Know how you’re going to rate your Uber driver halfway to your destination? Uber is now giving riders the ability to rate their rides mid-trip, because you’re busy, apparently, and the ride-hailing service doesn’t want to “miss an opportunity to listen and improve.” Specifically, riders are now able to rate, compliment, tip and share feedback […]

Uber takes Manchester United fans in India virtually to Old Trafford

Uber takes Manchester United fans in India virtually to Old Trafford

Manchester United‘s official ride partner Uber organised a 360 Old Trafford Destination United experience in India as part of their sponsorship activation. Uber created an immersive 360 experience pod with the aim to give the fans an essence of the Theatre of Dreams. Other Old Trafford experiences like a dedicated fan area with players’ tunnel, […]

Coca-Cola links up with Cargo to provide refreshments in Uber and Lyft rides

Coca-Cola links up with Cargo to provide refreshments in Uber and Lyft rides

Coca-Cola is teaming up with in-car commerce platform Cargo to bring beverages to passengers using Ubers and Lyfts across the US. The partnership will see Coca-Cola’s Smartwater brand become available to purchase from Cargo-equipped rideshare cars in cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and now also Atlanta. The water brand will […]

Uber now offers car rentals inside its app

Uber now offers car rentals inside its app

Uber has teamed up with peer-to-peer car-sharing service Getaround to launch a new product made for those who’d rather have the whole vehicle to themselves. The company’s new offering is called Uber Rent, and it will give you a way to find, rent and unlock cars listed on Getaround’s platform from within the Uber app. […]

Uber’s Southeast Asia operations acquired by competitor Grab

Uber’s Southeast Asia operations acquired by competitor Grab

Following weeks of speculation, Uber has sold its business in Southeast Asia to Singapore-based rival Grab. The deal will net Uber a 27.5 percent stake in Grab, while Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will join Grab’s board. It’s said to be the largest acquisition by a Southeast Asian firm. Grab, meanwhile, will take over Uber’s operations […]

Uber Creates Double Decker Bus Dining Experience at SXSW

Uber Creates Double Decker Bus Dining Experience at SXSW

Uber, the taxi and food delivery app, has created a dining experience at the top of a double decker bus at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, to promote its Visa card. The activation worked with chef Nic Yanes to create a menu that reflects Austin’s neighbourhoods with flavours including Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Tex-Mex and […]

Uber marks International Women’s Day with a film showcasing its women drivers

Uber marks International Women’s Day with a film showcasing its women drivers

For International Women’s Day Uber has launched a campaign film to celebrate its female drivers, while at the same time battle unfair stereotypes of women behind the wheel. The campaign is dedicated “To all the women who challenge the status quo and press for progress everyday.” Developed by Uber’s in-house creative team, CreativeX, the campaign […]