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Ride Uber — Give Back!

We’ve teamed up with Philly’s star tight end Brent Celek and his Take Flight Foundation. Starting this Sunday, we’re giving you the opportunity to support families throughout Philadelphia. All you have to do is ride with Uber.

The Cat’s Out of the Bag, UberKITTENS is Here!

The cat’s out of the bag, UberKITTENS is officially here! We’ve teamed up with the PSPCA to bring you playdates with adorable kittens at the tap of a button.

Tips for a Safe Halloween

Each and every day, Uber works tirelessly to connect you to safe, reliable rides, using technology that enables us to focus on safety before, during, and after a trip. And this Halloween, it’s no different.

Supporting Philly Students

Many students in Philadelphia begin school without the supplies they need to ensure a successful year. Essentials like pens, pencils, paper and backpacks can often be a luxury, but they shouldn’t have to be. That is why we partnered with Cradles to Crayons, The Philadelphia School District, and Whole Foods Market to launch UberSCHOOL, to ensure all students get the proper supplies to succeed.

Celebrating 1 Year of uberX

One year ago today, on October 24, 2014, uberX launched in Philadelphia with a handful of cars and some very enthusiastic driver-partners. Since then, the community has grown and we owe that to you and your dedication to keeping the city moving. As part of the celebration, we asked some of our veteran driver-partners who have been on the platform since day-one to share their Uber experience and why they still love to drive.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED ALL WEEK LONG

Philadelphia is buzzing about the Pope’s arrival. Whatever your plans, Uber will be there to ensure you have a safe and reliable ride from the suburbs to the Francis Festival grounds and everywhere in between. HOW UBER WILL HELP GET YOU TO THE FRANCIS FESTIVAL GROUNDSExtended Festival grounds access for Uber Black Car and SUV […]

LET’S KEEP YOU MOVING, PHILADELPHIA

FRANCIS FESTIVAL GROUNDS PAPAL PRO TIPS Walk a few blocks outside the nearest exit of the Francis Festival Grounds before you request Call your driver to confirm the location and ensure no road closures are impacting your pickup location Traveling with friends? Don’t forget you can always can split your fare directly in the app. […]

FREE WAV TRIPS WITHIN THE FRANCIS FESTIVAL GROUNDS

To help Philly residents and visiting pilgrims move around throughout the papal visit weekend, Uber is making our wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) option FREE for all point-to-point trips within the Francis Festival grounds, all weekend long — from Friday at 6pm until Monday at 9am.  WAV FARES FOR TRAVEL INTO AND OUT OF THE FRANCIS FESTIVAL Are […]

Survive the Semester with #UberCampusKits

Classes are back in session and campus is buzzing with the excitement of a new school year. To help you ace your both your classes and social game, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite brands to bring you on-demand Campus Kits — stocked with all the items you need to survive the semester!

UberSCHOOL: Supplies for Success

Fall is officially here and school is back in session. Unfortunately, many students don’t have the supplies they need to ensure a successful school year. That’s why we are excited to partner with Cradles to Crayons, The Philadelphia School District, and Whole Foods Market to launch UberSCHOOL in Philly.