Driver Spotlight: Black History Month

This month, in honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating some of the extraordinary diversity in our community of driver-partners and riders in South Florida. On our blog we’re highlighting Serge, a driver-partner from North Miami who has driven for over 15 months (and completed almost 2,000 trips!). You can’t get into Serge’s car […]

Introducing uberFAMILY (car seats) to Orlando

Riding with Uber just became more accessible than ever for you and your family. No car seat? No problem. The new uberFAMILY option is going live within your Uber app on Wednesday, March 2, and will allow you to request a driver who will pick you up with a car seat available for your child. Traveling […]

Uber: A Committed Partner Serving All Communities

This Black History Month, we join South Florida in celebrating the community and the great achievements by African-American leaders throughout Miami-Dade County. Uber driver-partners, riders and elected leaders share their story on how Uber continues to play a pivotal role in the lives of South Florida residents.  

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2016

We have partnered with our friends at Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival to make getting you to and from the grounds simple and stress free. There are many ways to incorporate Uber into your journey into the Portal. Flat Fares*: We are offering flat fares from 5 locations across South and Central Florida, with both […]

Improving Senior Mobility

Uber Announces Partnership to Increase Transportation Access in Tampa Bay

Uber and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced a “first mile, last mile” partnership today to bring the convenience of Uber to public transportation. “By helping to bridge the gap on the first and last mile for commuters, this innovative public-private partnership will compliment and extend the reach of the existing transportation infrastructure in […]

Uber Partners With FOX Sports for DAYTONA Day Ride-to-Win Giveaways

As excitement revs up for DAYTONA Day, Uber and FOX Sports are partnering to bring incredible prizes to riders in 14 U.S. cities. And, well, as a wise man once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Prizes FOX Sports is giving away one touchscreen tablet (16GB with Wi-Fi + Data) in each participating city (14 total), […]

Telling Uber’s story in a college town

Cities across the country are finding unique ways to partner with Uber to facilitate safe and reliable transportation for their citizens. Gainesville, Florida—known primarily as a college town—is one of those cities leading the charge to embrace technologies like Uber.  Watch the video below to learn how the City of Gainesville and its community have […]

Your Guide to President’s Day Weekend

You’ll find Uber at all the major events happening around South Florida this weekend, and this year we are making it easier than ever to leave your keys at home and ride with us. We’ll have special Uber Pick Up Zones at two of this weekend’s largest events, along with the service you already use today. […]

Uber and Public Transit: Working Hand in Hand in Miami-Dade

Three months ago, Miami became the eighth U.S. city to launch uberPOOL. By matching riders who are traveling along similar routes at the same time, uberPOOL makes riding in Miami more affordable than ever. As transportation becomes more inexpensive and reliable, it becomes easier to consider leaving your car at home – reducing congestion and […]