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Uber's 'Send a Ride' feature makes it easier to pay someone else's fare

In anticipation of what's expected to be a more hectic than usual season of holiday travel, Uber is adding a collection of new gifting and ridesharing features to its app. The most convenient of the new features is "Send a Ride," a way to purchase Uber rides for someone else.Send a Ride lets you cover the cost of a ride directly from the Uber app, making it possible to pay for something like an airport pickup in advance. Uber says you'll be able to set a number of rides and a spending limit in the app (like two rides for up to $50 each) and then the app will generate a link that you can share with whomever you want to receive the rides. When they click the link, credit will automatically be added to their account and applied to their next trip.For anyone whose winter tr [...]

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The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

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Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite

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Uber introduces Ride Shares, a rush hour version of Pool

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Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million to passenger who accused a driver of rape

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Uber introduces Route Share, a rush hour version of Pool

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Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service

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Waymo and Uber's Austin robotaxi expansion begins today

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Uber wants to make rides easier for people with service animals

Uber rolled out a new set of features on Monday that could remove some friction for people with service animals. The company now lets handlers automatically notify drivers that they ride with a servic [...]

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Uber and WeRide's Abu Dhabi robotaxi service is now fully driverless

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