Baton Rouge, Your Uber Is Arriving Now!
Ready for some good news? Today, uberX is hitting the streets of Baton Rouge! Residents of Louisiana’s capital can now request a ride at the touch of a button — it’s like magic! Uber will connect you with the closest available driver in town, ready to pick you up in minutes.
There’s never been a safer, more seamless and affordable way to get where you’re going. So whether you want to cheer on the LSU Tigers, enjoy a summer concert or have a night out with friends, let Uber be your ride.
LSU Coach Les Miles knows the importance of safety and reliability on the field and off. The Tigers Coach was Uber Baton Rouge’s rider zero, welcoming uberX to the city with open arms!
Welcome to town @UBER_BTR! A great new service for Baton Rouge. Very excited to be Baton Rouge’s Rider Zero. LM
— Les Miles (@LSUCoachMiles) July 11, 2014
ENJOY $5 RIDES FOR TWO WEEKS
All users — get $5 rides in Baton Rouge for 2 WEEKS!
Here’s how it works:
- Download the app or sign up here.
- Start requesting rides.
- To qualify for a $5 ride, your trip has to end within the Baton Rouge coverage area.
- Yep – it’s that simple.
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Check out a few sample fares from around Baton Rouge:
- I-10 & Government to LSU Golf Course: $11.00
- LSU Campus to the Mall of Louisiana: $18.00
- Chimes to Chimes East: $21.00
If you don’t see uberX at first, don’t worry! Since Uber is still in testing phase, there may be times when availability is limited. Just refresh your Uber app again after a few minutes to request a ride and you’ll be on your way. Uber’s most reliable coverage in your area can be found here, but will be rapidly expanding around your city.
What is uberX?
In Baton Rouge, our ridesharing service uberX offers Uber’s reliability with prices that are often 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, drivers must pass:
- A stringent background check
- A driving history check
- Ongoing quality controls
As always, your safety remains 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.
Ride on,
Team Uber Baton Rouge