Thanksgiving was busy. But the holidays aren’t over yet! With many people travelling to see loved ones before the year wraps up, we want to make every part of the journey as seamless as possible. That’s why we’re rolling out even more updates to help keep your holiday travel running smoothly.

Say hello to:

Uber kiosk 🖥️

A new, phone-free way to book an Uber, perfect for international visitors arriving without a local data plan. Uber kiosk gives travelers a simple way to request a ride – even if they don’t have the Uber app.

Simply walk up to the kiosk, enter your destination, then select your ride type. The kiosk prints a paper receipt with your trip details, making the experience as straightforward as possible. The first kiosk is debuting at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal C, with additional rollouts planned for hotels, ports, & international airports in the coming months.

 

Uber Shuttle lands at Newark ✈️

Since rolling out successful shuttle offerings at JFK and LGA Airports, riders often asked us the same question: ‘When can we take the shuttle from Newark!?’. Today, the wait is over.

We’re launching Uber Shuttle at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), meaning all major New York airports are now served by Uber’s airport Shuttle.

Shuttle will operate on two fixed routes to and from the West Village and 42nd Street with pick-up and drop-off points along the way. To celebrate the launch, all fares to and from Newark will be under $15 for a limited time.

 

 

Tipping made easier 💸

‘Tis the season of giving. We’re rolling out a Live Activities update for iOS users that will let them thank their driver with a tip right from the lock screen before the trip ends – instead of waiting until after.

With tipping now just a tap away, more riders can show appreciation in the moment – early pilots showing that this simple change has increased tips for drivers.