Uber partners with IPSE to announce illness and injury cover offer for drivers
As part of our continuing work to build on the initiatives we launched for partners earlier this year, we’re very excited to announce a partnership with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), giving drivers access to a range of benefits and protections.
An easier way to say thanks
Introducing Compliments. When a rider leaves a compliment a notification will show up on the driver’s home screen letting them know what they did to make a rider’s day.
Calling North Tyneside and Gateshead riders!
We’re excited to announce that from Friday, 4 November, there will be better availability to book a ride through the Uber app in North Tyneside and Gateshead. This makes it easier than ever to get around, whether you’re off to the airport, out on the town with friends or heading home at the end of […]
Newcastle: 5 Pubs for a Quiet Pint
Newcastle has a well-deserved reputation as one of the nightlife capitals of Europe, but when the locals want to get away from the sparkle and the noise and just relax over a pint of beer, where do they go? The next time you’re looking for a quiet night out in Newcastle, call an Uber and consider these […]
Using Uber at Newcastle International Airport
As North East England’s largest airport, Newcastle International (NCL) saw 4.6 million passengers come and go through its gates in 2015. Getting your way around NCL isn’t always simple, but a helping hand from Uber in Newcastle can make life a lot easier when you’re travelling. If you’re a light packer, uberX is an excellent […]
Where to See Contemporary Art in Newcastle
Though Newcastle is often overlooked in favour of London and Manchester, this creative northern city has lots to offer to contemporary art lovers. Ever since the 2002 opening of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead and the 1998 unveiling of Antony Gormley’s The Angel of the North sculpture, the Tyne and Wear region […]
Take 3 minutes to register to vote this weekend
This weekend, we’re supporting the Electoral Commission’s campaign to get as many people as possible to register to vote ahead of the upcoming elections across the UK.
Sunderland, your Uber is arriving now
We’re excited to announce that we’re now officially on the road in Sunderland! So with one tap you can ride in style without breaking the bank. From 4pm today, you’ll be able to use Uber to request a car at the touch of a button. So whether you’re planning a night out, stopping for a […]
Ringing in 2017 in the UK
Check out our 5 favourite facts about how the UK uses Uber to get around on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!
Backseat Art: Not Your Average Gallery
We all love a hidden gem, from a £5 note down the back of a sofa to an out-of-the-way restaurant only the locals know about. Along with our friends at Creativepool and SUITCASE Magazine, we want to share with you another secret of your city. If you take an Uber on 18th September,take a cheeky […]
