Celebrating 3 years of ridesharing in New Zealand

Three years ago today we brought ridesharing to New Zealand, since then we’ve been overwhelmed by the way riders and drivers have embraced Uber as new way to get from A to B and earn money. Whether it’s a ride to work or a trip home after a night out, 300,000 riders are enjoying the […]

Mapping Uber’s Future in New Zealand

Behind every successful Uber ride is a technology many of us take for granted: maps. Mobile maps and GPS allow us to match you with the closest available driver, navigate the fastest path to your destination, and give you an accurate ETA. Accurate maps are at the core of our mission: to provide reliable transport […]

Western suburbs rejoice, your Uber is arriving now.

We’re super pumped to expand Uber’s safe, reliable and affordable ride-sharing app to Auckland’s Western suburbs from 8am today. Whether it be out to explore Titirangi or home from the New Lynn local, West Aucklanders located in the shaded area below will be able to tap a button and get a ride in minutes. Heading […]

UberEATS – bringing a taste of Auckland to your door

The thousands of sails, magnificent harbour and picturesque scenery may get all the fame and glory with visitors to Auckland, but it’s the rich, culturally diverse and adventurous dining scene that locals are getting excited about. Whether it’s a new alfresco dining spot, a quirky eatery or a fine dining establishment, Auckland is home to […]

Ride. Watch. Vote. The Uber and 90 Seconds Short Film Festival.

It’s award season and Uber and 90 Seconds are getting in on the lights, cameras and all the action! We’ve given budding filmmakers the chance to bring the theme ‘A Shared Ride’ to life. Now, it’s your chance to ride, watch and vote for your favourite.

Upfront fares: no math and no surprises

Imagine buying an airline ticket without knowing the full fare until the end of your trip. Or booking a hotel room online and being told that the real price would be 1.3X. Yes, that sounds odd—but it’s what happens with many Uber trips today. We started piloting upfront, per trip fares—just like airlines and hotels—two […]

New Year’s Eve Ride Guide

The countdown to 2017 has begun! Whether you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with a fireworks show or at a friend’s house, Uber is a safe, convenient way you can get there and home again.

Auckland, your Ultimate Drive-Thru is arriving now!

This Friday, we have partnered with Ford to bring the Ultimate American Drive-Thru to the Auckland CBD! At the touch of a button, you can be picked up in the brand new Ford Mustang, taken for a ride down to Wynyard Quarter, to be served up some serious American BBQ. You might even be lucky […]

Uber helps to #MOVENZ

Uber is excited to announce the launch of #MOVENZ, a pilot program aimed at improving access to public transport in both Auckland and Wellington. A key barrier to more people taking public transport is the “first and last mile” gap, or the distance between someone’s home and a rail or bus station. Through this pilot, […]

uberASSIST: More Transport Options for Christchurch

Since 2010, Uber has made transport as reliable as running water for millions of people around the world, and today more than 150,000 Kiwis are choosing Uber as a safe, reliable and affordable way to move around their city. As part of our vision to make transport accessible for everyone, everywhere, we are proud to […]