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  1. Android News

    Uber won't let Surge Pricing go over 3.9x during the DC transit crisis

    The Washington DC metro system was down for 29 hours for an emergency rail inspection. This caused the prices of Uber rides to increase thanks to the metro system's 712,000 daily riders. Uber has announced they are capping the Surge Pricing to 3.9x the standard rate.
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    Uber Family Profiles make it easy to pay for several family members' trips

    Uber has announced Family Profiles, a feature that lets families pay for Uber rides using the same payment method. It's a great feature for a family who shares expenses.
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    Uber now delivers food from your favorite restaurants

    Uber has expanded their options for home delivery to food from your favorite local restaurants! Dubbed UberEATS, you get full delivery from any restaurant in the area, and if you order one of Uber's Instant Delivery meals you'll have it in under 10 minutes. Service has launched in Los Angeles...
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    Samsung sponsors free Uber rides to their new NYC store

    It was just last week when Samsung opened up their flagship store in New York City called Samsung 837. From now until Saturday, all Uber rides to the store will be free. Not only that, but each day people who use the service to go to the Samsung store will also have a chance to win a gift...
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    Uber experimenting with hailing motorcycles in Bangkok

    In its ever-expanding quest to conquer travel issues across the globe, Uber is experimenting with allowing patrons to summon motorbikes instead of cars in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. Motorcycle taxis are popular methods of transportation in most Asian countries and Uber will see stiff...
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    American Airlines teams up with Uber to suggest ground travel

    American Airlines and Uber have entered a partnership that will see the airline suggesting Uber to take you to and from the airport during your trips.
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    You could get $1 from Uber's $28.5 million settlement if it goes through

    Uber is dealing with 2 simultaneous lawsuits about a questionable "safe ride fee," and the company is trying to settle both of them at the same time. The total settlement would amount to $28.5 million, but with there being 25 million people effected, plus legal fees and such, you might be able...
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    Uber gives London black cab drivers 12 months of free fare-finding

    Uber is longing to get in good standing with black cab drivers in London who feel the service is a threat to their livelihood. One of the ways they're hoping to win the hearts of cab drivers is giving them 12 months of Uber fare-finding without having to pay the service fee typically associated...
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    You can now use Amazon Echo to call for an Uber ride

    Uber and Amazon have teamed up to bring Uber functionality to the Echo. You can ask Alexa to order you a ride, and she'll do it. Then she'll tell you when your ride arrives so you won't have to keep checking your phone.
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    The WSJ says Uber will launch food delivery app in the US this March

    UberEats is what the Wall Street Journal is calling this new service that is said to launch in 10 US cities this March. The lunchtime-only service is reportedly being tested in Toronto right now and if things go smoothly then Uber will be expanding it into 10 test markets at the end of this...
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    Uber to team with Airbus to provide helicopter rides

    Uber is one of the best on-demand transport services already. You get your wide range of cars in most areas, but even interesting options like taking boats in Turkey. Now the company is said to be teaming up with Airbus to provide helicopter rides. The service presumably has Uber drivers taking...
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    Uber trip experiences can deliver entertainment and info that's perfect for your trip

    Uber has announced a new API called Uber Trip Experiences. The API lets developers tap into Uber to deliver relevant and timely entertainment, information and music for your trip. One of the things a developer can do is serve up a playlist that's perfect for 10 minutes of listening, or even info...
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    Uber Teams with Facebook to Let You Order a Rides from Messenger

    Facebook and Uber have joined together to integrate the Uber API into their Messenger application. And you won't even have to download the Uber application to do so. - Meeting a loved one for dinner? Send them the restaurant location on Messenger, and they can request a ride there by simply...
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    Uber's next big update will let drivers accept fares on a specific route

    Uber has revealed plans to introduce Destinations, a feature that lets Uber drivers accept fares on a route they may be headed to. Drivers who are, say, heading to work at a different job can accept a fare if the person's destination happens to be on the same route. It's a nice way for drivers...
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    Huawei's "Honor" brand launches partnership with Uber for Sales Gala

    Smartphone e-brand forges marketing partnership with transportation game changer for customer appreciation event Shenzhen, China, November 11, 2015 – In line with its global expansion and commitment to addressing the needs of digital natives, honor today launched an online-to-offline (O2O)...