This morning, Uber hosted GO-GET, the annual product showcase introducing Uber’s latest innovations around the globe.This year, there are several new products coming to Canada and here’s the highlights.
Teen accounts
Teen accounts on Uber is a new feature to help parents manage all of their teen’s activities and busy life. From sports practices and mall trips to first job interviews and more, teens are always on the move – which means parents and caregivers are too. When parents set up a teen account with Uber, screened and experienced drivers can help get their teen wherever they need to go with safety tools built into every trip. Uber’s built-in safety features (not optional) include audio recording, live trip tracking, PIN verification, and RideCheck.
Parents also have the ability to contact the driver directly during a trip, contact Uber’s support team, or report an issue.
Teen accounts are a made-in-Canada innovation. Uber expanded and formalized processes initially developed for Innisfil Transit. Teen accounts were then piloted in Calgary in the fall of last year. Teen accounts will roll out in western Canada and Quebec starting today, followed by Ontario and Nova Scotia in the summer.
Video gift messaging
Add a personalized touch when sending gifts on Uber Eats by recording your very own video message. This feature is launching today across Canada, starting with gift cards. Soon Canadians will be able to add video messages to thousands of gifts on the app, whether it’s a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, a bottle of malbec, their favorite sourdough bread, or even an order of tacos.
Group grocery orders
Build the perfect grocery cart with your roommates, family members—or even a group trip—to help everyone get what they need hassle-free. Now group orders for groceries are easier than ever on Uber Eats with features that let you invite participants to add items, set ordering deadlines and divide costs by automatically splitting the bill. For select grocery stores, there is now the option to pay for the entire order, or split the bill based on what each individual orders.
As a bonus feature that’s perfect for roommates, Canadians can now also make group grocery orders ‘recurring.’ Simply select the recurring frequency you want (weekly, monthly, etc.) and the group will receive reminders to add their items to the shopping list from your preferred grocery store on a regular basis. Available today across the country.
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Uber launches Teen Accounts & Video Gift Messaging in Canada
This morning, Uber hosted GO-GET, the annual product showcase introducing Uber’s latest innovations around the globe.This year, there are several new products coming to Canada and here’s the highlights.
Teen accounts
Teen accounts on Uber is a new feature to help parents manage all of their teen’s activities and busy life. From sports practices and mall trips to first job interviews and more, teens are always on the move – which means parents and caregivers are too. When parents set up a teen account with Uber, screened and experienced drivers can help get their teen wherever they need to go with safety tools built into every trip. Uber’s built-in safety features (not optional) include audio recording, live trip tracking, PIN verification, and RideCheck.
Parents also have the ability to contact the driver directly during a trip, contact Uber’s support team, or report an issue.
Teen accounts are a made-in-Canada innovation. Uber expanded and formalized processes initially developed for Innisfil Transit. Teen accounts were then piloted in Calgary in the fall of last year. Teen accounts will roll out in western Canada and Quebec starting today, followed by Ontario and Nova Scotia in the summer.
Video gift messaging
Add a personalized touch when sending gifts on Uber Eats by recording your very own video message. This feature is launching today across Canada, starting with gift cards. Soon Canadians will be able to add video messages to thousands of gifts on the app, whether it’s a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, a bottle of malbec, their favorite sourdough bread, or even an order of tacos.
Group grocery orders
Build the perfect grocery cart with your roommates, family members—or even a group trip—to help everyone get what they need hassle-free. Now group orders for groceries are easier than ever on Uber Eats with features that let you invite participants to add items, set ordering deadlines and divide costs by automatically splitting the bill. For select grocery stores, there is now the option to pay for the entire order, or split the bill based on what each individual orders.
As a bonus feature that’s perfect for roommates, Canadians can now also make group grocery orders ‘recurring.’ Simply select the recurring frequency you want (weekly, monthly, etc.) and the group will receive reminders to add their items to the shopping list from your preferred grocery store on a regular basis. Available today across the country.
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