As summer reaches its peak and a record number of Americans embark on long-awaited vacations, Uber is launching a range of new products, features, and partnerships designed to simplify travel planning and reduce costs. With millions of tourists expected to flock to Paris this summer, these updates aim to minimize travel-related stress and maximize time spent exploring.
Plan Ahead with Uber’s Newest Feature
Traveling to a new city often involves uncertainties about transportation availability and costs. Uber’s latest feature, now rolling out, allows users to search and explore Uber services in over 10,000 cities worldwide, including Paris. This feature offers insights into average wait times and ride costs from local airports and within the city. Additionally, users can now reserve rides for upcoming trips by selecting “where to?” and then “search in a different city.”
Earn Miles with Uber and Flying Blue
Uber and Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM Group, have launched a multi-year partnership allowing members to earn Miles when using Uber in France and the Netherlands. Both residents and visitors can earn 1 Flying Blue Mile for every €1 spent on Uber rides, increasing to 2 miles per €1 for customers who take four or more trips each month. These Miles can be redeemed for flight reservations or upgrades, hotel bookings, and shopping with participating brands. Users can link their accounts in the Settings to start earning Miles on Uber rides.
Discover Champagne with Uber Bubbles
Launched in May, Uber Bubbles has become a popular option for those looking to explore France’s champagne region. This first-ever champagne tour bookable through the Uber app is a perfect day trip from Paris. In partnership with champagne houses Perrier-Jouët and G.H. Mumm, Uber Bubbles offers an all-inclusive experience for €200, featuring a private car, two tastings, and lunch. Due to high demand, additional reservations are now available for Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as the previously announced Fridays and Saturdays, for the rest of the summer.
Explore Paris with Uber Cruise
Expanding its Uber Boat offerings, Uber now provides a unique way to experience Paris with a private cruise on the river Seine. In partnership with Click&Boat, Europe’s leading boat rental company, passengers can pre-book an Uber Cruise through the Uber app. This free, one-hour cruise on a fully electric boat with a skipper offers breathtaking views of Paris’s most iconic monuments. Available from 3pm to 10pm, the cruises depart every 20 minutes from Pont Marie, Central Paris, and will be offered daily from July 12-18 and July 28-August 3.
Welcoming Travelers to Paris
This summer promises to be an exciting time for travelers, and Uber is ready to welcome visitors to Paris with these innovative new features and partnerships. By enhancing the travel experience and making it more convenient and enjoyable, Uber aims to help tourists make the most of their summer adventures in the City of Light and beyond.
