Uber One adds family sharing just in time for the holidays
Uber One members can now share their membership benefits with their families at no extra cost, just in time for the busy holiday travel season. Uber is rolling this out alongside a wave of seasonal perks, including free upgrades and exclusive deals.
Starting now, existing Uber One members can add one additional adult to their account, and they can also include an unlimited number of teens. The best part is that this feature doesn’t cost the primary member anything extra. Everyone added to the plan has access to Uber One’s core benefits, including $0 delivery fees on eligible Uber Eats orders. Additionally, these family members will be able to earn their own Uber One credits when they book rides.
If you want to enable it for your household, setting it up is pretty simple. Simply navigate to the Uber One page in the Account tab of the app to manage your membership and add family members or teens. However, not all membership types are eligible for this new feature.
If you currently have a Preview plan, Student plan, or are using a free or extended trial, you won’t be able to use Family Sharing yet. Uber for Business or Government accounts are also excluded from this benefit.
Beyond sharing savings, Uber adds to the offering on the service side by offering free priority upgrades. This means that when you book a standard ride, you can automatically upgrade to a more premium vehicle if one is available.
You can request a basic UberX and find yourself aboard an Uber Comfort or even an Uber Black, all at no extra cost. Likewise, if you request an Uber Comfort, you can upgrade to a premium Uber Black car. Uber is making this even better by planning to upgrade more than 1 million member rides between December 2 and 31, so you have a solid chance of riding in style all month long.
The holiday season also brings a series of time-sensitive discounts that Uber One members can take advantage of immediately. For those traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Uber is offering 10% off Uber Black rides to and from select airports. Keep in mind that this discount is capped at $14 and is only valid for one ride per passenger between November 24-27.
The offerings extend widely to the Uber Eats side of the app, covering groceries and retail purchases. Members get early access to big Black Friday savings. You can get $25 off an Uber Eats order of $75 or more from major retailers like Best Buy, The Home Depot, DSW, and Lowe’s. This offer also includes $0 shipping and expires November 27.
For last-minute Thanksgiving needs, Uber is also offering 30% off select groceries like pie, dairy, and eggs through November 26. If you need to grab some freebies, you can also get 15% off Uber gift card purchases made in-app, although this deal is limited to two redemptions per person and ends December 1.
You should always look for the Uber One icon to make sure the store or ride is eligible for benefits before placing your order. It doesn’t cost anything extra, so if you already have Uber One, you’re good to go.
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