This is just a reminder that today is the day that you could potentially win 15,000 Starwood Starpoints by taking a #SuiteRide with Uber.
The Uber promo is available today, February 28 from 2PM – 7PM in five select cities (although it is past that time in one of them already). Continue reading REMINDER: Win 15000 SPG Points from Uber- Today Only
There’s been lots of posts today about an exciting, new partnership between Starwood and Uber where you can earn one Starpoint for every $1 spent on Uber. More points can be earned during Starwood Hotel stays.
(Rather than write a post about it, find out the details from View From the Wing here.)
Along with the ability to earn Starpoints for Uber rides, some of us will be able to request “a special SPG car and experience a #SuiteRide“. If you get a #SuiteRide, you’ll be in for some big surprises…
Continue reading Starwood & Uber Partnership= Win 15,000 SPG Points
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York City due to the storm which has been picking up during the day.
Along with the announcement that schools are already closed for tomorrow and drivers being advised to stay off of the streets if possible, Uber has a warning for us too. Continue reading Uber Surge Pricing During NYC Blizzard, Maybe It’s Not So Bad?
Last week I ran a poll to find out how you felt about Uber Surge Pricing. I wanted to find out if surge pricing was considered fair or something that you really don’t like….
I’ve found the topic to have vocal supporters on both sides. I for one, am not a fan of this pricing strategy. I feel that it reeks of the company taking advantage of its customers. Continue reading Poll Results: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair?
Earlier in the week I wrote a post that included a poll with one question.
After much debate related to Uber’s practices with surge pricing during busy times, I wanted to find out how you felt. In the poll I am looking to find out if you feel that surge pricing is fair. Continue reading Last Chance- Vote NOW: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair
Uber’s Surge Pricing has been a highly debated topic recently.
Surge Pricing has been the cause of lots of overly pricey cab rides which many people have complained about, some of which have made the news.
Uber continues to make the news for negative reasons. This time Uber had 5 out of their 6 bases shut down in New York City by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for failing to supply requested info.
I didn’t hear about this but luckily Kim sent this bit of news over to me. Continue reading 5 of 6 Uber Bases Shut Down (and Re-Open) In NYC
I’ve read and written about quite a few pricey Uber rides caused by Surge Pricing but this has to be the priciest ride that I’ve come acroos to date…
An Ole Miss football fan was in Atlanta for the Peach Bowl on December 31. Not only did his team get destroyed in a 42-3 loss, he also went on possibly the most costly Uber ride ever. Continue reading $908 Cab Ride & Passenger Would Uber Again
With New Year’s Eve being a crazy night for drinking and partying, Uber’s Surge Pricing was bound to make an appearance.
The thing I’ll say is that Uber did a good job sending out e-mails and letting customers know in advance about the coming surge.
I decided to write a post about this as a warning, BEWARE: Uber Surge Pricing Tonight, New Year’s Eve. Continue reading Uber Surge Pricing on NYE, Should Riders Be Annoyed?
I started putting together a post this morning to Beware of Uber Surge Pricing for tonight since its New Year’s Eve and then what do you know…
Soon after I left for work, an e-mail arrived in my inbox from Uber with the subject “Read Before You Ride: How To Avoid Expensive Fares On New Year’s”.
(Check out last year’s post: Uber Reminder About Surge Pricing For New Year’s Eve.)
Uber’s Surge Pricing has caused many debates over whether it is fair or ethical in some ways. Many people love the service and the fact that a car (if you’re willing to pay) can just about always be found. Continue reading BEWARE: Uber Surge Pricing Tonight, New Years Eve
