Entries in Uber (59)

Tuesday
Sep202022

Uber names hacking group behind recent cyberattack

Source: Uber

Uber's computer network was breached by a cyberattacker last Thursday. The company says it hacked into the account of an EXT contractor after possibly buying the employee's credentials from the dark web. The company blames hacking group Lapsus$, which used similar attacks to breach Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, Nvidia, Okta and others in 2022. 

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Thursday
Jun162022

Uber rolls out airport reservation service to more locations

Source: Uber

Uber is bringing its airport reservation service to more locations around the world. Its Reserve at Airports service allows you to reserve an Uber Black or Uber Black SUV ride up to 30 days in advance. It arrived at 20 airports across the US in 2021, but now it comes to 55 airports globally.

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Monday
May302022

Uber offers ride discounts on Election Day in Ontario

Source: Uber

With Ontario's provincial election happening on June 2, Uber wants to get voters to their polling stations, offering up to 50% off roundtrip rides to and from polls (or up to $5 off each trip. You will need to use the code ONVOTE2022 to avail of the discount. You can use it while the polls are open (between 8:30 AM ET and 9:30 PM ET). 

You will need to apply the promo code in the Wallet section before requesting the ride to make sure you redeem the promotion. It can be used in any Canadian city where Uber is available. Like other promotions, you can't combine them with other offers. 

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Saturday
Mar122022

Uber to add fuel surcharge starting Mar. 16

Source: Uber

As gas prices continue to spike due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Uber has announced it'll be adding a fuel surcharge to rides and deliveries to assist its drivers and couriers. The drivers and delivery people will get 100% of the surcharge. According to Uber Canada's blog post, "Beginning Wednesday, March 16, rideshare riders will pay a $0.50 surcharge on every ride and, on Uber Eats where trips are shorter, consumer fees will be adjusted to cover the equivalent of a $0.35 surcharge on every delivery."

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