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