Barclays and Uber introduced a co-branded credit card in late 2017 (almost two years ago to the day), and they've now announced a major refresh to the card. Whether these changes are good or bad depends on how you've been using this card. I will say…
Many of us rely on ridesharing services to get around. It's pretty crazy to think how much the "sharing" economy has changed our behavior, both when at home and when traveling. While Uber has had its fair share of issues the past few years, it continues…
Both rideshares and taxis will no longer be able to pick-up curbside at LAX. Is that great or terrible news for travelers? LAX Bans Curbside Rideshare & Taxi Pick-Ups As of 3AM on October 29, 2019: -- LAX will no longer allow curbside pick-ups for all…
The Platinum Card® from American Express has lots of great benefits, and one of those is that you get a $200 annual Uber credit. Well, Amex has just changed up how this works, and it seems like it's a positive change. Those with the Amex Platinum Card…
Uber is expanding beyond traditional ride sharing in New York, and will soon be offering a helicopter service, giving BLADE a run for their money. For those of you not familiar with BLADE, they're essentially a tech company and air charter broker, as…
Uber has just announced some improvements to their Uber Black experience, which I guess is their push to encourage more people to use Uber's premium ride sharing option. Most people use UberX, though aside from the cars there's not much differentiation…
It’s always great to see when ride sharing apps develop relationships with other travel providers. It’s a natural connection, given that frequent travelers probably use ride sharing apps more than the average person. The latest such partnership has just…
After rumors of them working on this for years, it looks like Uber is finally going to introduce a full fledged loyalty program, called Uber Rewards. The new program will initially be available in nine markets, including Atlanta, Denver, Miami, New York,…
Ride-sharing app Uber has revolutionised the way I travel. I use it all the time, all over the world, and it is especially handy in those cities where I either don't speak the language, or fear I may be ripped off by taking an ordinary cab. I can't remember…
Uber has been facing a lot of uphill battles around the world when it comes to local regulations. There's no denying that they use some questionable tactics, both when entering new markets, and also on an ongoing basis when it comes to their lack of…
Usually I take the Metro home from work, but sometimes when I stay late I spring for an Uber. Earlier this week when I opened up the app and requested a ride after a long day, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. It was an UberPOOL, and it turned…
Ridesharing adds a lot of value to my life. Because of apps like Uber I can recall exactly two times in the past year that I rented a car, while previously I'd do so all the time. Of course these apps have issues. Sometimes their ethics are questionable,…
A couple weeks ago, Uber rolled out their new Express POOL in a variety of cities, including Washington, DC. Basically the idea is that by walking a couple blocks to meet your Uber, they can route the vehicles along a straighter path, which makes for…
Ubers will soon be like taxis in another way, at least in New York City. The New York Post reports that over the coming weeks, about 3,500 Uber and Lyft black cars in New York City will install video screens with ads on them. This is similar to what…
Over the years Uber has been testing out all kinds of things in hopes of even further increasing market share. A few years back Uber introduced UberPOOL, which is basically Uber's version of carpooling -- they match you with people traveling in the same…
It's interesting to see how Uber has evolved over the years. When Uber was first introduced, the whole selling point of the platform was that it was a cashless system, and tips were expressly discouraged. This was in stark contrast to the taxi industry.…
Since 2014, American Express and Uber have had a partnership that allows you to earn bonus Membership Rewards for Uber rides, and also to redeem Membership Rewards points for Uber rides (at a value that I don't consider to be especially good). At a minimum,…
Back in the day we'd always hear horror stories about Uber's surge pricing, where people would take a 20 minute ride and be charged $500. This was usually shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve, on Cinco de Mayo, etc. I didn't have much sympathy for…
Last week I shared all the details of the new Uber Visa Card that's being issued by Barclaycard. The card is pretty compelling, and we knew that they'd start accepting applications for the card as of November 2, 2017. Well, it's now November 2, 2017,…
Uber has been making quite a few changes lately. Most of these changes have been intended to help drivers make more money and restore their faith in Uber, though there have always been some positive changes for riders. Uber has just rolled out a functionality…
Earlier I wrote about the new Uber Visa Card that's being introduced next month, which is both different and more compelling than I was expecting. The card will have no annual fee, offer 4% back on dining, include mobile phone theft and damage protection,…
