Uber trials $24.99 monthly subscription including food

Uber is trialling a monthly subscription pass in the US that combines its transportation and food delivery services. A report by TechCrunch says the service is being launched in San Francisco and Chicago. For $24.99 per month, users receive a fixed discount on every Uber trip, free rides on its Jump bikes and scooters as well as free delivery on Uber Eats. Additionally, Uber is testing lower-priced passes in other cities that provide discounted journeys and free delivery on Uber Eats orders above a
August 1, 2019 Read time: 1 min

8336 Uber is trialling a monthly subscription pass in the US that combines its transportation and food delivery services.

A report by %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external TechCrunch false https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/22/uber-tests-monthly-subscription-that-combines-eats-rides-bikes-and-scooters/ false false%> says the service is being launched in San Francisco and Chicago. For $24.99 per month, users receive a fixed discount on every 8336 Uber trip, free rides on its Jump bikes and scooters as well as free delivery on 8336 Uber Eats.

Additionally, Uber is testing lower-priced passes in other cities that provide discounted journeys and free delivery on Uber Eats orders above a certain amount.

Last October, Uber introduced Ride Pass as a means of allowing customers to consistently pay lower prices on individual rides. It is available in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle and Portland for a monthly fee of $24.99.

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