Winter Holidays are one of the most awaited time of the year. Millions of people travel to their dreamed holidays or to their hometowns to spend time with their dear ones. So, congestion encloses the whole city, no matter if you go the airport, buss station or train station.
Aside public transportation, like taxi or other classical means of transportation, Uber is a great option to travel simply and efficiently. Riders can push a button on their smartphone and get a ride on-demand within minutes, anywhere in town. If you’re looking for an affordable, everyday option, we have UberX, and for a more upscale ride, we have Uber Select.
- But the most important thing in this period is to help you reach your destination. So, we prepare you 7 tips to help you travel safely and easier during this busy travel season.
- Schedule your ride: Whether you’re headed out of town, or want to be on-time at the airport, you can have some extra assurance, knowing your Uber will be available when you need it. Uber's Scheduled Rides feature is available in more than 300 cities worldwide, and you can request your ride 30 days to just 30 minutes before you need it. If you plan a trip out of town, you must know that the airport pick-up is super simple!
- Airport Availability: Whether you’re staying domestic or flying to another country, you can take Uber to and from nearly most airports around the world. The Uber app will provide instructions for your pickup - and for larger airports, the app enables riders to provide specific pick up instructions, like terminal & door number - to the driver.
- Message your Driver: To help you communicate with your driver, we’ve made it easier to send a message or to call them using the app. You can share a tip (“I’m wearing a red jacket”), or send your driver a quick pre-populated update such as “be right there” with a single tap. Your messages are read aloud, and drivers can simply tap to respond, so your driver can keep their attention on the road. Besides a scheduled, quick and efficient trip, we want you to travel safely.
- Check your ride: Holiday travel is always super busy, with lots of travellers getting picked up at the airport, train station, shopping etc. To make sure you get into the right car, with the right driver, verify the details in the app. Confirm that the driver looks like the picture, and check the license plate and vehicle make/model.
- Wear Your Seat Belt: No matter where you’re seated in the vehicle - we want everyone to always remember to buckle up, whether they are going a few blocks, a few miles or for a long distance trip.
- Emergency button: We want you to have the tools to get help quickly if you’re facing an emergency situation. That is why we added an emergency button to the Uber app.
- Share your Status with you loved ones: If you’re riding to meet family or friends at a holiday party, dinner or anything else, you can share your location with them in real-time so they know when to expect you.
Also, we have an extra bonus tip for you. We know that during holidays, your wallet suffers the most. So, split the fare. If you’re sharing your Uber ride with a friend, it’s easy to split the fare right through the app. Once you’ve requested a ride, tap the arrow icon next to your driver’s info, select “Split Fare”, choose your friends, and tap “Send”. That’s it! Your wallet will thank you.
No matter how you choose to travel, we want you to get safely to your destination.
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