Uber Launching in Cedar Rapids with Free Rides

Cedar Rapids, your Uber has arrived! Starting at 11AM today, CR residents will have access to the convenience and reliability of Uber, and rides will be FREE for one week to celebrate. The City of Five Seasons is joining the party that Des Moines started, becoming the second city in the Hawkeye State connecting riders with drivers.

Whether you’re going to the airport to catch a flight or in need of a safe ride home to campus, Uber will be there to help you get around town at the touch of a button.

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In Cedar Rapids, our ridesharing service uberX offers Uber reliability with prices more than 30% cheaper than a taxi. Our uberX driver partners have mid-range or hybrid vehicles in a variety of colors and styles, with seating for up to four passengers. To maintain the Uber standard you expect, all driver partners must undergo Uber’s rigorous screening process. In order to be an uberX partner in Cedar Rapids, drivers must pass:

As always, your safety and satisfaction remain our highest priority. All Uber rides are backed by our insurance policy, and you will always have the option to rate every driver to help ensure the highest quality experience.

Start enjoying your free rides today! If you don’t see an uberX at first, don’t worry! Availability may be limited at times while we’re offering free rides. Just refresh your Uber app after a few minutes to request a ride, and you’ll be on your way.

Questions? Pumped Uber is rolling into Cedar Rapids? Let us know @Uber_Iowa or shoot us a note here.

Uber on!

Team Uber Iowa