Schedule rides in advance

Keep calm and commute on with Uber’s help

December 10, 2018 / Washington

‘Tis the season to try out a new commute, because your patience with downtown traffic will soon be tested. January 11, 2019 kicks off the “Seattle Squeeze,” marked by the SR 99 viaduct closing for about 3 weeks until the new tunnel opens.
Experts expect gridlock on our roadways and Uber wants to help you prepare with our #commutesmart options.
Pitching in together
It could make a big difference if everyone avoided driving downtown alone during peak commuting hours. Here are some ways you can use Uber instead of getting behind the wheel.
Use public transportation: From now through February 15, 2019, get $2.75 off each of your trips(up to a total of 45 trips) to or from participating transit hubs.* How it works:
Tap the Payment section of your Uber app
Enter the promo code COMMUTESMART under “Add Promo/Gift Code”
Request rides to or from eligible transit stations
Get a $2.75 discount automatically applied to your Uber ride each time you take a qualifying trip

Eligible transit stations
- Northgate Transit Center
- University of Washington Station
- West Seattle water taxi at Seacrest Dock
- Beacon Hill Station
- Mount Baker Station
- Columbia City Station
- Othello Station
- Rainier Beach Station
- Tukwila International Boulevard Station
- SeaTac Airport Station
- Angle Lake Station
- Burien Transit Center

Something to remember when you request a ride: Cars blocking bus lanes, bicycle lanes, or otherwise impeding traffic flow will be ticketed. Please be considerate of your driver and choose pickup and dropoff locations in loading zones or parking areas.

Take a JUMP Bike: Our new electric-assist bikes give you a boost as you pedal! We’ll be increasing the number of bikes around downtown so you can zip around easily without a car. From January 11 to February 15, 2019, we’ll be waiving the $1 unlock fee to help you through the Seattle Squeeze.**
- How it works:
  - Download the latest Uber app
  - Reserve a JUMP bike via the Uber app
  - The clock starts when you reserve and costs only $0.10 a minute
  - Unlock your bike for $1 (waived from 1/11/19 - 2/15/19)

What Uber’s doing for its employees

With around 400 employees downtown, Uber wants to help keep cars off the road during the 3-week SR 99 viaduct closure. That’s why we’re offering a more flexible work-from-home policy during this time for everyone in our Uber Seattle offices.

If you find yourself in a jam, take a deep breath, keep calm, and #commutesmart with Uber. For more information on upcoming downtown construction projects, go to seattletraffic.org.

Terms and conditions
*Before December 10, 2018, a promo code will be emailed to Seattle riders and posted on www.uber.com/commutesmart. You must apply that promo code in the Payment section of the Uber app prior to requesting the first ride to or from an eligible transit hub to redeem the discount. Discount valid for up to $2.75 off each of a maximum of forty-five (45) Uber trips that begin or end at Burien Transit Center, Northgate Transit Center, University of Washington Station, Beacon Hill Station, Mount Baker Station, Columbia City Station, Othello Station, Rainier Beach Station, Tukwila International Boulevard Station, SeaTac Airport Station, Angle Lake Station, or West Seattle water taxi at Seacrest Dock. Promotion valid 12/10/18, 1am PT, through 2/15/19, 11:59pm PT. Discount does not apply to tips. Valid for new and existing users. Limited availability. Offer and terms subject to change.

**Between January 11, 2019 and February 15, 2019 the $1 unlock fee will be waived for JUMP bikes and then the ride will cost $0.10 per minute. No promo code necessary. Riders must be 18 years and older.