How to save more with Uber

Transport can be pretty costly, especially when you’re travelling on a daily basis. Whether you drive to work every day, take a mixture of public transport to get around the city or just have to make long trips often, it adds up quickly. We can help cut the costs with the affordable UberX service, but there are some extra ways you can save money with Uber!

If one of your friends is not yet an Uber user, you can share your Uber referral code with them to score some free rides. Your friend will get their first ride free, and your next ride in any city that shares the same currency as your friend’s will be free. If you’re ready to refer, all you have to do is:

Taking a group trip is not only more fun, it’s also cheaper. If you’re catching a ride with your friends, swipe up from the bottom of the app and tap “Split Fare” – from there you can enter the names or phone numbers of your friends to connect their accounts to the trip. Once the trip finishes, you’ll split the fare evenly. It also means you don’t have to mess around with who paid what and swapping change after the ride. If you’re in Dubai with a very large group, why not take UberXL? That way you can split the fare with up to 6 people or more!

When you’re planning a budget Friday-day night outing, you might want to keep dynamic pricing in mind. Our dynamic pricing system ensures there are always enough drivers on the road to serve demand, but that may also mean a temporary increase in fare price at busy times. Plan your travel around common surge times or, if that’s not an option, leave time in your plans to sit out a possible fare increase.

If you’re wanting to make savings here and there, make sure you order the right ride option. Our standard UberX service will always be cheaper than an UberBlack. If you’re heading out with a big group though, UberXL can be a way to split the fare for even bigger savings.

There’re fewer things pricier than owning a car – between insurance, maintenance and fuel, the costs quickly pile up, even if you don’t drive it very often. If you’re an infrequent driver who’s still paying for a vehicle, why not migrate your travel onto Uber full-time? You’ll get back a healthy chunk between the cut vehicle costs and extra cash from selling the car on. You’ll also be helping our vision for a future that’s better for the environment, cities and people by taking more cars off the road.

So, the next time you’re planning a trip or requesting a ride, keep in mind these simple ways to make your money go further with Uber!