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Slugs on Earth Day
This Earth Day discover the history of slug lines and how innovative products like uberPOOL are making an impact in cities around the world by getting more people into fewer cars.
Earth Day in the DMV
Today, doing your part to help the planet is as easy as taking an Uber. Request a hybrid through the EARTH option in the Uber app and we’ll donate 10% of your fare to the Anacostia Watershed Society. Together, we can help support the goal of a swimmable and fishable river by 2025. MAKE A […]
Share a ride, plant a tree
The theme of Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities, which we know a little something about. After all, we’re not only looking to connect you with your city reliably and efficiently, but we’ve always been about reducing our environmental impact, too. From paperless receipts, to increasing the number of eco-friendly vehicle options, to encouraging people […]
14 unusual food BFFs that prove some of the best friendships are also pretty weird
You can pick your friends. You can pick your food. You can’t always pick your food’s friends. On #FriendshipDay, we want to introduce you to some unusual food friends—odd couples who make the unlikeliest combinations amazing, just like you and your friends. In the end, isn’t what makes you guys different also what makes […]
6 Fabulous Farmers’ Markets in New York City
Whether you’re a budding foodie, professional chef, or busy parent hoping to get a healthy meal on the table, top-tier produce is one of the best ways to up your dinner game. As New York City’s culinary scene continues to rise, so does the demand for organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Fortunately, while the Big Apple may […]
NBC Sports Premier League Sweepstakes: Official Rules
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. The NBC Sports Premier League Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on August 14, 2014 at 12:00:01AM ET and end on August 17, 2014 at 11:59:59PM ET (“Sweepstakes Period”). All times in the Sweepstakes refer to Eastern Time (“ET”). Odds […]
The Uber Cup: Destination Rio
This summer, the hottest event on the planet is taking place in beautiful Rio de Janeiro. The world is gathering to watch the biggest soccer tournament on earth and Uber wants you to be a part of it.
Every day, Uber’s partner-drivers from around the world work hard to move people around their cities safely, conveniently, and efficiently. To show our thanks to the dedicated drivers that power the Uber system, we’re sending 7 of the top drivers to Brazil.
Comparing Apples to Googles (to Bings to MapQuests)
Uber critically relies on accurate geolocation to get your from point A to point B. So we put different geolocation services to the test and compared Apple, Google, Bing, and MapQuest. Read more to find out how they fared…
Rain’s Effect on Uber Ridership
What effect does rain have on our ridership?
