Connect Ahead of the Pickup with In-App Chat
We’re adding a way for riders and drivers to chat right in the Uber app. It’s now easier than ever to get in touch.
Introducing more of what you want on Uber Freight
Ever since we launched with a large focus on operations in Texas, our team has been looking for new and innovative ways to make the day-to-day lives of truck drivers better. We’ve helped carriers and their drivers haul everything from oranges to furniture, and we’ve been blown away by the community’s feedback. Our carriers and […]
Uber aims to create 500,000 opportunities of self-employment in Mexico by 2018
Uber reaffirmed its commitment to contribute to the economic development of Mexico. The Technology Company aims to create 500 thousand flexible self-employment opportunities by December 2018. After almost 4 years of operations in the country, Uber Mexico today has 220,000 active drivers, thus it intends to double the number within only 18 months. Uber confirmed […]
180 Days of Change: Faster, Friendlier Support for Drivers
Last month, we made a commitment to 180 Days of Change for drivers, a company-wide effort designed to meaningfully improve the driver experience. We started with what drivers and delivery partners told us matters most: earnings, including tipping. But a better earnings experience was only the beginning. Our commitment to change continues. We’re excited to to announce support that’s faster, friendlier, and available on a driver’s schedule.
An exciting future for Uber and Yandex
Below is an email sent today to Uber employees from Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, head of Uber’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Team, Just three and a half years ago, Uber officially launched in Moscow. It was the start of an incredible journey which has seen us build, from scratch, a business that spans […]
Using Uber This Summer? Don’t Forget to Check Your Ride
It’s summer, which means barbecues, parties and more people out and about using Uber to get from A to B. A great ride starts with your safety, and with Uber, that starts with getting into the right car. That’s why this summer we’re launching a public awareness campaign about steps people can take to avoid […]
Get a Taste of the World: UberEATS is in 100+ Cities
We are excited to surpass the 100th city mark by welcoming two Brazilian cities, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, to the UberEATS family. From Atlanta to Warsaw, people have truly embraced this easy and reliable way to discover the food they love at the push of a button. Whether that’s an Indian inspired samosa, a good old-fashioned American burger or Vietnamese pho, people in 27 countries are using UberEATS to get a taste of the world’s flavors at the push of a button.
Uber and MADD Celebrate Three Years Together
Many of us are enjoying the long days of summer, featuring warm nights, cookouts and family vacations. However, the summer holiday is also known as the ‘100 deadliest days on the road,’ which falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. With all the carefree days ahead, we want to make sure drunk driving and […]
This 4th of July: Celebrate the Freedom to Feast (Your Way)
It’s the peak of summer, and here in the U.S., it’s also a beloved holiday. On the Fourth of July, we love to reflect on independence, and for us, that means an abundance of delicious ways to celebrate with friends and family. No matter what your craving, we have some ideas that will set your […]
5 Billion Trips
Uber started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get a ride at the push of a button? In late 2015, we hit a big milestone: one billion trips. Six months later, we crossed two billion. And just a few weeks ago, on Saturday, May 20, 156 trips started simultaneously at 7:29:06am […]
