Articles by Greg Greiner
UberEATS | Summers Last Splash | Uber Global
Get a Taste of the World: UberEATS is in 100+ Cities We are excited to surpass the 100th city mark by welcoming two Brazilian cities, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, to the UberEATS family. From Atlanta to Warsaw, people have truly embraced this easy and reliable way to discover the food they love at the push of a button.
Honoring Grandpa Love: Visiting the Monuments of Dissent
The headstone for John Love: 1824-1901. My great-great-grandpa John Love served as a Union cavalry soldier in the Civil War. Even though Grandpa Love’s grave is prominently marked in a family cemetery, I grew up knowing nothing about him. The internet changed that, and now my family is fascinated by the history. And for me, at least, that history has shed light onto my personal journey, one that has included struggles with self-doubt in my work for social justice.
A revelation on monuments in the battles for justice, and honor for Grandpa Love
My great-great grandpa John Love served as a Union cavalry soldier in the Civil War. Sadly, even though Grandpa Love’s grave is prominently marked in a family cemetery, I grew up knowing nothing about him. The internet changed that, and now my family is fascinated by the history. And for me, at least, that history has shed light onto my personal journey. A journey that has included struggles with self-doubt in my work for social justice. I recently researched Grandpa Love’s military buddies.
Uber Celebrates Second Annual Car Free Day NYC with Free UberPOOL Rides for First-Time Riders
Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, but it’s also the second annual Car Free Day NYC. We’re partnering with NYC Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez to celebrate in a big way. This year, Uber riders who haven’t previously tried uberPOOL can ride for free if they choose to share their ride (up to a $15 value) in all 5 boroughs using the code CarFreeNYC17.
ShopTheFloor @ MAGIC
Uber and ShopTheFloor have partnered together to provide you with a safe, reliable ride no matter where in Las Vegas you are staying during MAGIC. ShopTheFloor is the largest online fashion marketplace allowing brands and buyers to stay connected year-round at their convenience. To provide you with the reliable ride you expect from Uber, we have designated pickup and dropoff locations at both the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Convention Center. See more below.
Top 11 Museums and Theaters in NYC
New York City is known around the world for its vibrant arts and culture scene. From theater and dance to fine art and history, you can find it all here. And with uberX prices 15% less, getting to all the cultural centers and museums on your to-do-and-see list is now easier and more affordable. Using last week’s trip data, we found out where New Yorkers and tourists went to get their culture fix.
How America Eats
Everyday, Uber Eats feed millions of people around the world. While we know what our customers are craving and where and when they eat, we also wanted to better understand why. If we can begin to understand our eaters, we can better serve them through products built with their needs in mind. We also had some burning questions, like who’s texting-and-dining, and do people really follow the five second rule?
Dessert Pizza: Why you’re gonna want a pizza this.
What happens when you take one of our favorite foods and turn it into an amazingly sweet, mouthwatering dessert? Well, when it’s dessert pizza, just about anything can happen, actually. As far as dessert ideas go, this one is a winner. It’s the perfect balance of textures and there is almost no limit to what to top it with. If you’re making one, go with your gut. For real. Dessert pizza could be fruit and chocolate, or chocolate chips and marshmallows.
180 Days of Change: Improvements to uberPOOL
In June we made a commitment to drivers: For 180 days (and beyond), we’d make meaningful changes to the driver experience based on what drivers asked for. We started with what drivers told us matters most: earnings, and then turned our focus to better support and more flexibility. 180 Days of Change is dedicated to making sure that every Uber trip is a good one. That’s why it wouldn’t be complete without improving uberPOOL. We heard two key things from drivers: earn more, stress less with uberPOOL.
More access to restaurants at the push of a button: Introducing cash payments on UberEATS
Since launching UberEATS in India four months ago, Mumbaikars have shown a ferocious appetite for the ease and convenience of food delivery at the push of a button. That’s why we’re excited for more people to tap into this same convenience by introducing cash as an additional payment option for UberEATS in Mumbai. Just as with Uber rides, we’ve built this feature for India first. We will eventually expand the option to some of the other 29 countries where UberEATS is available today.
Supporting DREAMers
When I was 10 years old, I left Vietnam with my mother and younger brother, crammed with 470 other people without life jackets onto an old fishing boat to Malaysia. It was a perilous and terrifying four-day journey—with major storms threatening to sink us, and pirates with guns and knives who robbed us and could kill us as well. We were the lucky ones who survived the 50% odds of that sea crossing.
Highlights from Today's Company Meeting
Today, Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi addressed employees at our headquarters in San Francisco and around the world. He said: “It’s great to actually meet the people who are here at Uber—every day bringing their passion to make this incredible dream come true and really grow this company that’s changing the world. For me, it will be awesome to meet you over the next year and two and three.
Spend Less. Do More.
It may not feel like Summer in SF, but that doesn’t mean you can’t POOL. In the last week, uberPOOL riders in SF saved nearly $1 million by opting for POOL over uberX. Not only do your trips add up to big savings, they now make you eligible for special prizes all summer long. Up this week: a free 2-month membership UpOut Insiders Club, and the chance to attend an exclusive uberPOOL Insiders party* with free food, drinks, and swag. UpOut Insiders helps you explore everything SF has to offer.
Uber's New CEO
Below is an email sent to Uber employees from the company’s Board of Directors this evening: We are delighted to announce that Uber’s Board has voted unanimously to appoint Dara Khosrowshahi to be our new CEO. Dara came to America at nine years old when his family escaped Iran on the eve of the Iranian Revolution. He grew up in Tarrytown, N.Y., trained as an engineer at Brown, and spent many years at IAC serving as Chief Financial Officer and in various operational and strategic roles.
Uber Utilizes Technology To Enhance Safety For Drivers
We have rolled out features over the past few months for drivers with the goal of improving their overall experience. Today, we’re introducing additional features to ensure control and peace of mind, helping to keep all driver-partners safe before, during, and after every trip. We believe that technology can help us lean into safety in new ways for our drivers, riders and for the hundreds of cities we passionately serve.
Uber and Girls Who Code
Today, we’re excited to announce a multiyear partnership with Girls Who Code, the national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. As part of the partnership, Uber will give $1.2 million to Girls Who Code over the next three years, which will help grow hundreds of after school and immersion programs — and allow an additional 60,000 girls from communities across the US to be exposed to technical skills from an early age.
With Visa Local Offers, earn Uber credits back when you shop or dine out
Today we’re excited to reintroduce Visa Local Offers, a way for Uber riders across the U.S. to earn Uber credits by spending at nearby restaurants, shops, and local businesses with the eligible U.S. issued Visa card on their Uber account. Visa Local Offers is available from the Uber app, where riders can explore thousands of offers from featured merchants. The best part? There are no promo codes or coupons to manage.
180 Days of Change: Even More Choice and Flexibility
Drivers have always come to Uber for work that is truly on their terms?work with no boss; work that fits around their lives; work that’s always available when they want it. In Chapter 3 of 180 Days of Change, we’re announcing a powerful new set of features that make it even easier for drivers to choose when, where, and how they drive. We are doubling down on what’s made Uber the first choice for flexible work and making it even better.
5 Times You'll Need To Order UberEATS This Semester
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior headed back to campus this fall, one thing is certain—you’ll need to eat. And there is nothing worse than being limited to questionable cafeteria food or taking a chance on expired leftovers in the back of the fridge. The best news? UberEATS is expanding to 30+ major college campuses by the end of the year, from Penn State to LSU to Boise State.
Uber Hong Kong Fare Revision
Based on an evaluation of the marketplace in Hong Kong, Uber fares will be revised starting 21 August 2017. Uber will introduce a booking fee of HK$5 to all Uber rides, which will help cover administrative cost.
Uber Ice Cream is Here!
I love ice cream. You love ice cream. Everybody loves ice cream. And Uber Ice Cream is here to help spread the love with FREE ice cream. On Friday Aug. 11, Uber Riders in 10 cities across the US and Canada can get free ice cream. Here’s how it works: But wait! The deal gets sweeter: For each delivery, we’re giving away one limited edition collectible ice cream cone that are the key to unlocking free McDonald’s soft serve at participating restaurants every Friday until Sept 22.
Connect Ahead of the Pickup with In-App Chat
Every great ride starts with the pickup, so we’re always thinking about ways to make the pickup experience as frictionless as possible for riders and drivers alike. That includes helping riders and drivers connect should they need to get in touch with one another to solve for things like road closures, or to just provide information on their exact location. Today riders and drivers can contact one another using apps outside of Uber.
It’s Lazy Day: 10 ways to max how you relax
Look at you go, nonstop from sunrise to sunset and beyond. It’s high time you took a day for yourself, because you are anything but lazy. And so, in honor of Lazy Day, we’re not even going to give you tips, tricks or hacks, just a loose list of suggestions for a restful day of care, just for you. Float in a pool. Find a pool and a floatie and let your mind drift. Bonus if you get food delivered poolside. Catch some extra zzzzs. Bed is a good place to begin a day of rest.
Introducing more of what you want on Uber Freight
Ever since we launched with a large focus on operations in Texas, our team has been looking for new and innovative ways to make the day-to-day lives of truck drivers better. We’ve helped carriers and their drivers haul everything from oranges to furniture, and we’ve been blown away by the community’s feedback. Our drivers love the transparency and fast payment that come with Uber Freight.
Eat like a king with Pat’s King of Steaks
This week, we’re partnering with Pat’s King of Steaks to give you the chance to win an exclusive food tour of Philly with the owner of Pat’s himself, Frank Olivieri. Here’s how to participate: Starting off with a behind-the-scenes tour of Pat’s King of Steaks, ride around the city in style in the “Patsmobile,” stopping at some of Frank’s favorite eateries to sample the city’s best bites.
14 unusual food BFFs that prove some of the best friendships are also pretty weird
You can pick your friends. You can pick your food. You can’t always pick your food’s friends. On #FriendshipDay, we want to introduce you to some unusual food friends—odd couples who make the unlikeliest combinations amazing, just like you and your friends. In the end, isn’t what makes you guys different also what makes your friendship delicious? Food is always better with friends, so why not treat your crew to an UberEATS gift card* to celebrate #FriendshipDay? Get any combo you guys like—delivered.
180 Days of Change: Faster, Friendlier Support for Drivers
Last month, we made a commitment to 180 Days of Change for drivers, a company-wide effort designed to meaningfully improve the driver experience. We started with what drivers and delivery partners told us matters most: earnings, including tipping. But a better earnings experience was only the beginning. Our commitment to change continues, and we sent this email to drivers a moment ago announcing support that’s faster, friendlier, and available on a driver’s schedule.
Uber aims to create 500,000 opportunities of self-employment in Mexico by 2018
Uber reaffirmed its commitment to contribute to the economic development of Mexico. The Technology Company aims to create 500 thousand flexible self-employment opportunities by December 2018. After almost 4 years of operations in the country, Uber Mexico today has 220,000 active drivers, thus it intends to double the number within only 18 months.
Get your McDonald’s with a side of SWAG. You’ll love it.
We’re celebrating our awesome partnership with McDonald’s by treating you to some special surprises you can only get through UberEATS. It’s a world-wide good time, and we’re doing it up big. Here’s what you need to know: On July 26th, we’ll be surprising thousands of customers around the world with special deliveries that include a free item from the brand new, one-and-only McDelivery Collection. The McDelivery Collection is epic and exclusive—and supplies are limited.
An exciting future for Uber and Yandex
Below is an email sent today to Uber employees from Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, head of Uber’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Just three and a half years ago, Uber officially launched in Moscow. It was the start of an incredible journey which has seen us build, from scratch, a business that spans 16 cities in Russia and five cities in Azerbaijan, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Using Uber This Summer? Don’t Forget to Check Your Ride
It’s summer, which means barbecues, parties and more people out and about using Uber to get from A to B. A great ride starts with your safety, and with Uber, that starts with getting into the right car. That’s why this summer we’re launching a public awareness campaign about steps people can take to avoid getting into the wrong car. While rare, in partnership with law enforcement, we have been made aware of reports from cities across the country about rideshare scams.
Here We Go Again: DC Taxi Commission Proposes New Rules to Shut Down Uber
The DC Taxi Commission is on the war path again, proposing rules that would essentially put Uber DC out of business. I’ve sent an email to the city council (below) alerting them to the Commission’s continued efforts to outlaw Uber’s affordable, reliable transportation system. Keep the love alive with #UberDCLove, and sign up here if you’d like to help with our online activism efforts.
UberMENTOR at CU Boulder
Wahid Hossain was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he was lucky enough to get an education from top university and then work for a top multinational Marketing firm. It was the Bangladeshi dream, but he was not satisfied and not proud. With all the problems in his country, he was dissatisfied that the nation’s brightest business minds were not doing much to try to fix the dilemmas that their people were suffering from. He left the firm to find a different path.
Get a Taste of the World: UberEATS is in 100+ Cities
When he was just getting started in the culinary world, Luciano noticed how the Italian chef he worked for brought his community together through his food. Emboldened by this experience, Luciano decided to bring a taste of his home country to his Boston community by opening his own restaurant. What started as a take-out Brazilian restaurant named Oasis Steakhouse in a small town outside of Boston became a neighborhood staple over the years.
This 4th of July: Celebrate the Freedom to Feast (Your Way)
June 29, 2017 Posted by UberEATS It’s the peak of summer, and here in the U.S., it’s also a beloved holiday. On the Fourth of July, we love to reflect on independence, and for us, that means an abundance of delicious ways to celebrate with friends and family. No matter what your craving, we have some ideas that will set your tastebuds free: Do it yourself, the traditional way. The classic BBQ is a classic for a reason—and there’s nothing quite like doing the cooking at your cookout.
5 Billion Trips
Uber started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get a ride at the push of a button? In late 2015, we hit a big milestone: one billion trips. Six months later, we crossed two billion. And just a few weeks ago, on Saturday, May 20, 156 trips started simultaneously at 7:29:06am GMT, putting us over the five billion mark. These trips happened in 24 countries on six continents, in cities like Mumbai, Moscow and Medellin.
Uber and MADD Celebrate Three Years Together
Many of us are enjoying the long days of summer, featuring warm nights, cookouts and family vacations. However, the summer holiday is also known as the ‘100 deadliest days on the road,’ which falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. With all the carefree days ahead, we want to make sure drunk driving and road safety are top of mind.
Insurance for Ridesharing Drivers with Uber in New York
With the passage of 2018 New York fiscal budget, ridesharing officially comes to New York State. Pursuant to New York’s ridesharing laws, Uber Transportation Network Company Driver Partners (TNC Drivers) are covered by Uber’s group ridesharing insurance while connected to the Digital Network. A summary of this coverage is below: While on a prearranged trip (on your way to pick up a rider and while a rider is in your car): $1.25 million of liability coverage per accident .
Request a Ride for a Loved One
Saroj, aged 79 lives in Pune, India. She can’t drive herself or use the bus, and doesn’t own a smartphone, leaving her transportation options limited. Her grandson, Yash, concerned about her mobility, has been looking for solutions to get Saroj to appointments and errands, so she has the freedom to move around without him being there. Saroj’s and Yash’s situation is similar to what we heard in research.
The Perfect Picnic for Two
If there was a Michelin Star rating awarded for picnics, this basket would receive it. Curated by the mastermind behind Charlie’s Burgers — the “anti-restaurant” rated on Food & Wine’s magazine top dining experiences in the world — this picnic could not get any better. Over $150 in value.
Uber, Driving Indonesia Forward in 30 cities across 7 islands
When we introduced ridesharing to Indonesia in 2014, no one could have imagined the impact it would have.
180 Days of Change
June 20, 2017 Posted by Aaron Schildkrout, Head of Product, Driver and Rachel Holt, Regional General Manager, US and Canada A few moments ago, we sent this email to all drivers and delivery partners in the US. For the next 180 days (and beyond), we’ll be making meaningful changes to the driving experience. Some changes will be big, some will be small?all will be changes drivers have asked for. Why now? Because it’s the right thing to do, it’s long overdue, and there’s no time like the present.
Statement on Covington & Burling Recommendations
“This morning, employees were presented the recommendations from Covington & Burling that were unanimously approved by the Board on Sunday. Implementing these recommendations will improve our culture, promote fairness and accountability, and establish processes and systems to ensure the mistakes of the past will not be repeated.
Uber lança ação de combate à homofobia
A little over a year ago, we set out to put a new spin on an old classic–make reliable food delivery available at the tap of a button. Back then, we started by offering food in the UberEATS app from 1,000 pioneering restaurant partners in four cities. And today, more than 40,000 restaurants globally–from poke shops to pasta spots–are sharing food with customers through UberEATS. With a growing restaurant community comes more choices and more complexity.
Give Dad a Gift He’ll Savor
Dads. They’re pretty simple. They love to yell at us about turning off lights we’re not using or fix things with duct tape. They’ve been the same for generations, which is great, because we know we can count on dad. But should dad’s predictability make our Father’s Day gift-giving predictable too? We think not. We’re not saying don’t give him a tie this year, just maybe give him a tie with a side of something delicious – after all, we know the quickest way to his heart.
Frances Frei Joins Uber
We’re excited to announce that Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei is joining Uber as SVP Leadership & Strategy, reporting to our CEO Travis Kalanick.
American Leadership on Climate is Vital
Last year 195 nations signed an agreement that has the potential to change the world’s direction on climate change. As part of the historic Paris Accord, these countries banded together to support serious climate action and commit to keeping global temperatures from rising more than two degrees celsius. Today’s announcement from President Trump that the United States will not honor the agreement is a huge disappointment.
Mais uma vez, Justiça do Trabalho decide que motorista parceiro da Uber é autônomo
A little over a year ago, we set out to put a new spin on an old classic–make reliable food delivery available at the tap of a button. Back then, we started by offering food in the UberEATS app from 1,000 pioneering restaurant partners in four cities. And today, more than 40,000 restaurants globally–from poke shops to pasta spots–are sharing food with customers through UberEATS. With a growing restaurant community comes more choices and more complexity.
Rethinking Urban Mobility in Indonesia: The Role of Shared Mobility
What would Indonesian cities look like in 2020 if the country embraced shared mobility? Given the country’s rapid rate of urbanization and its enthusiastic adoption of ridesharing, it’s an important question, with implications for the country’s 250 million people and city leaders designing their communities for the future. We have tried to come up with answer. Indonesia is a particularly interesting country to carry out such a study.
Donut Day: The Hole-iest Food Holiday of the Year
Quick, what’s your favorite donut? Which day of the week do you crave glazed goodness the most? We all have our own donut story, but on National Donut Day, it’s time to come together and recognize the universal appeal of that sweet circle of dough. We did a deep dunk into the data and turned up some donutology–fascinating facts about what donut flavor reigns supreme in which city and the hours for highest donut demand, among other things. Check it out. Where do you fall in the rankings?
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