UberBoston

Uber's Tips for Boston Calling

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:57:50 -0400

Are you as excited as we are for the first ever Boston music festival, Boston Calling, this Memorial Day weekend? The two day, two stage festival boasts a pretty awesome lineup but taking a hot, packed T with other festival goers sounds like a serious buzz kill.

Get there in style. For all you Uber newbies out there, use the code ‘BostonCalling13’ for a free Uber BLACK or UBERx ride (up to $20) to or from the festival this weekend. Pop into the app and enter the code or sign up online.

Request pickup outside the plaza. Tremont Street by City Hall Plaza could be a traffic nightmare during the festival. To ensure a smooth exit after the festival, try requesting a block or two away from Government Center.

Persistence is key. While there will be plenty of cars on the system this weekend, you may not get a ride on your first request during periods of intense demand (aka when the festival ends). Trust us, Uber is worth the wait so keep on trying!

Show your driver some love. When requesting via the app, you’ll receive info such as the name of your driver, license plate number and car make to help you identify them easily. If you are having trouble finding your driver, give them a call!

And most importantly, enjoy the music. The Uber Boston team are big fans of Matt and Kim (Daylight was one of our CM’s ringtone for over a year!), Of Monsters and Men (Who doesn’t love Little Talks?) and Andrew Bird. Which bands are you most excited to see?

Uber Boston’s Message on the Marathon Tragedy

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:32:00 -0400

Dear Uberettos,

We share with all of you our concern, sadness, and outrage regarding Monday’s events at the Boston Marathon. The Uber team extends its deepest sympathy to the Boston community and everyone who was affected by this tragedy.

We will continue to mourn for those that lost lives and the many that were injured. However, Boston is strong. Our community has lent a helping hand in times of need – offering their homes to those displaced and donating blood to the wounded.

We realize that getting around Boston is not easy right now - Uber will be providing up to two free rides on Uber Black, SUV, or UBERx for each user to and from the following hospitals through Wednesday, April 24th:

Boston Medical Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Children’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Tufts Medical Center
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Carney Hospital

There’s no need to enter a promo code – a discount of up to $40 will apply automatically. We hope this will make the commute easier for medical workers, ease travel plans for friends and family, and enable those that have lent their assistance the past couple of days to attend services around Boston.

If you know of an organization in need of transportation that is not listed above, please do not hesitate to reach out to supportboston[AT]uber[DOT]com.

We are proud to be a part of the Greater Boston community and are confident that our resilience will come to the forefront again.

-The Uber Boston Team

Uber Boston <3 26.2

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:38:20 -0400

Marathon Monday is arguably one of the most celebrated holidays in Boston, and Uber’s got some surprises for riders and runners this Marathon week!

UBERx Tesla is out of the garage:

This weekend a Tesla Model S will be available on UBERx! In case you haven’t had a chance to try UBERx, it offers the convenience of Uber at around the cost of a cab. Pumped for your chance to grab a sweet pair of kicks? Tell your friends!

1. Open up your Uber app and you’ll find the UBERx option along the bottom, along with TAXI, Black, and SUV.

2. Select UBERx to give it a try - typically UBERx vehicles are mid-range makes and models (Camry, Prius, Taurus).

3. You may get a special surprise and be picked up by a Tesla Model S! It will be on the road from 2pm-8pm on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday. Each rider lucky enough to get the Tesla will also receive a pair of the “Paul Revere” New Balance 890v3. If your size isn’t available we’ll give you a certificate good for a free pair of New Balance shoes.

4. During peak times, UBERx may be hard to find so if you don’t get a ride on first attempt, keep trying!

Uber’s Going Running:

Do you remember the #NeononNeon tanks from last summer? This time around we’ve screened some custom running tops and will be on site at running clubs to hand them out. Check out the schedule and be sure to come out early!

1. TMIRCE (The Most Informal Running Club Ever) - Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30pm (Track at Harvard Coliseum, 65 N Harvard Street, Allston, MA)

2. Hill Club - Wednesday, April 10th, 7pm (Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 638 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA)

3. SEAC > Speed - Thursday, April 11th, 6:30pm (South End Athletic Company, 652 Tremont Street, Boston, MA)

Happy riding (and running)!

Introducing Neighborhood Love

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:39:00 -0400

The Uber Boston team loves to eat (and drink) our way around the city. We thought it was time to give Uberites a reason to try out our favorite places. Starting April 8th through the 28th, we’re running our first Neighborhood Love promotion to give both our new and existing riders a reason to explore Boston’s hoods with discounts on rides and at our favorite local businesses. This month we’re kicking off with the Theater District and the Downtown Crossing area!

New Uber users can enter the code “BosAprilNL” for a free Uber BLACK or UberX ride to or from the Theater District/DTX. Existing users can enter code “BosAprilNLExt” for 25% of one ride in that hood.

Check out a few of our favorite places, and be sure to show your Uber receipt to receive a special. See below for details:

Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen is perfect for all of the oenophiles out there. Wine is presented 4 ways, ranging from by the sip, half glass, full 10 oz glass, to the bottle. And the food selection isn’t too shabby either! They have something to satisfy any craving with their variety of shareable plates (the Arancini is a personal favorite) and even sushi.

For all Uberites who ride to the restaurant, Sip will take 25% off the food bill in the dining room through the 28^th. Show your receipt to redeem.

JM Curley is named for four-time mayor, James Michael Curley, and has a “Law and Order” with house rules that makes us love this place even more. They have unique snacks such as a jelly donut fried in bacon fat, and boast a late night menu sure to satisfy any craving whether it’s burgers or sweets. JM Curley has an extensive beer selection with over 40 beers, and a cocktail menu that is anything but ordinary. Even a standard G&T has a twist with yellow chartreuse and bark powder.

Show your Uber receipt to receive a free order of French Fries

Max and Dylans is perfect for anyone who wants comfort food with an upscale flair. It’s known for its many Mac and Cheese interpretations, 5 slider options including filet mingnon, and flatbreads. They also feature appetizers, salads and entrees in a relaxed environment.

If you ride to your reservation, Max and Dylans will take 25% off the food bill through the 28^th. Show your Uber receipt to redeem the discount.

Stoddard’s is located in a historic building, and the decor matches it’s heritage with indoor lampposts and exposed brick. The craft cocktail menu is arguably one of the most extensive in the city, and if you’re in need of a refreshing drink, definitely check out their Moscow Mule served in a classic copper mug. They even put a New England twist on an old southern favorite with Lobster Hush Puppies. Definitely a must have!

Uber and the Craft Beer Pavilion

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:24:20 -0500

I don’t know about you, but we’re already sick and tired of this Winter weather. If we’re going out, it’s got to be for something awesome, which is why we’re pretty jazzed to announce our partnership with the Boston Globe Travel Show’s Craft Beer Pavilion. The Pavilion gives attendees the opportunity to sample beers from over 20 different breweries, offering nearly 50 different beers! I for one couldn’t think of a better way to keep warm, which is why we’ve teamed with the Craft Beer Pavilion to offer special discounted tickets to the event.

That’s right. We’ve got 90 discounted tickets available for only $15 each! You can purchase your Uber-discounted tickets here. Be sure to enter promo code: “UBR3” when you purchase your ticket for the discount.

Free Limos on NYE from Uber and 6one7!

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:50:00 -0500

While the New Year can bring peace of mind and a fresh start, there is still plenty to worry about on December 31st. What party am I going to? Will I be able to see the fireworks? Though we can’t help you with those big life questions, we want to take the stress out of figuring out how you and your entourage are going to get to and from the festivities.

6one7 is hosting some awesome parties! Figure out your NYE plans at www.bostonnye.com, and check out the party to end all parties at www.studio57.eventbrite.com.

Ring in the New Year in style with your very own on-demand limo! Uber is teaming up with 6one7 and The Revere to give you the chance to win FREE on-demand limos all night long. Just sign up at www.uber.com/go/BostonNYE to be entered in a drawing to be one of the 20 lucky winners who get free limos to take you to and from wherever you need to go.

Seriously! If you get selected, you’ll open your app on NYE to a brand spankin’ new ONE NIGHT ONLY vehicle choice, the Stretch Limo. So pop that code and tell your friends, because the more of your entourage that enters, the better chance you have of rolling like a hip hop mogul for FREE on NYE.

Already an Uber user? No problem. Pop into the app (or online) and enter promo code “BostonNYE” to be entered to win!

Welcome to Fine Printville, population you.

• The 20 lucky winners will be announced on December 31st, 2012.

• If chosen as a winner, simply change your car type to “Limo” and click “Set Pickup Location”

• These Limos are for getting you to and from your parties. Balling out is encouraged, but don’t joyride for the sake of the ride.

• If you are one of the winners, don’t forget to tweet a pic to @Uber_Bos #OMGUBERLIMO :)

As always, if you have any questions, shoot us an email at supportboston@uber.com

Take some Black Cars on Black Friday!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:50:53 -0500

Black cars… Black Friday? It’s like… too easy. That’s why we’re giving out $15 Uber ride tickets to anyone who takes 3 or more Uber BLACKs during the intense shop-till-you-drop experience that is Black Friday.

If you take 3 or more Uber rides on Black Friday, we’ll be emailing you a sweet code good for $15 off your next Uber ride! All you have to do is enter “blackfridayboston” into www.uber.com/promo or in your Uber app by clicking the Account tab and going to “promotion code”.

Wait… what? You haven’t tried Uber? Woah… it’s cool, I won’t tell anyone. In fact, here’s $20 off of your first ride this Friday to help get you to those deals quickly and in style. Just enter promo code “blackfridaytwitter” into your app when you sign up, or sign up online here!

Fine Print:

All discounts and promotions are for BLACK car only, not TAXI.

$20 discount is for New Users only.

Discount only applies in the Greater Boston Area

Discount valid from 12am to 6pm, Friday, November 23rd, 2012.

As always, questions can be sent to supportboston@uber.com :)

Stay Uber Cool on Marathon Monday

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:41:37 -0400

With temperatures soaring well into the 80s on Marathon Monday, runners are going to be hard-pressed to best Geoffrey Mutai’s Boston Marathon record of 02:03:01. While Boston heats up for the Red Sox and the race, we’ll be hitting the street to keep you cool and refreshed!

Whenever you’ve had enough of Sam Adam’s new ‘26.2’ or the crowds lining Kenmore and the finish line, we’ll have plenty of Ubers on hand with air conditioning on full blast to escort you from the madness! As an added bonus, we’re stocking them Vita Coco coconut water for some marathon-worthy hydration.

In case you’re looking for a place to watch the race, we’ll be at Forum (755 Boylston) handing out SWAG (hello ‘Uber’ wristbands) and maybe requesting an Uber or two to get a runner home in style. We’re doing our stretching for a big day on Monday so hope to see you after the Red Sox game or during the race!

In Memory of Wakefield, We're Throwing Boston a Knuckleball.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:29:00 -0400

If you guys (and gals) are like me, you’re probably feeling like you could do a better job on the field than our boys of summer right now.

We can’t get you guys out on Fenway (we’re just not that cool… yet), but we can do you one better. It’s time to put together your own Uber team, so here’s the deal.

If you can build a baseball team (8 new Uber users + you =Uber Sandlot) by this weekend (Friday @ 5pm eastern), we’re going to give you a weekend pass of Uber. How do you do it? Simple. Just use your refer-a-friend code (details below) to refer 8 people to Uber by Friday night and we’ll give you a code for free Uber for the weekend. Not sure you can get the bench filled? Not a problem. Hit a triple (refer 3 friends) and we’ll give you an extra $30 of Uber credit in addition to the $10 you’ll get normally when each of them takes their first ride!

How to use your Refer-A-Friend

Log into your account at www.uber.com and click “invite friends”. You’ll be linked to a personal invite code link that can be shared via Email, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Smoke Signals, Pirate Radio Broadcasts, Courrier Pigeon, Messages in Bottles, ~~Stolen~~ Listservs, Billboards, Texting, and AOL Instant Messenger (back when it was, you know, the good stuff).

Questions? No problem, I’ve got answers. Shoot me an email at nick@uber.com and we’ll work it out :)

So in the lamest, most transparent sports metaphor ever, hit one out of the park (groan).

The finest of fine print:

Weekend pass of Uber is capped at $150 Uber credit (no going to Vegas #Sorry)
Weekend pass expires at midnight on Sunday (like the pumpkin carriage from that Disney movie)
Uber cannot actually get you playing for the Red Sox (we asked)

Uber Intern

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:35:00 -0400

Are you a junior or senior at an accredited Boston/Cambridge university?

Do you have mad Photoshop skillz?

Can you photoshop me into a werewolf? (not a twilight werewolf).

When you craft content, do your parents print out the webpage and put it on their refrigerator?

Uber Boston is seeking a part-time (for credit) or full-time (we’ll talk) summer intern to help run an early stage start-up on the Boston scene. Must be local, won’t pay for relocation (but we have snacks). Southie accent preferred, but not a deal-breaker.

Retweet this Tumblr and shoot me an email at nick@uber.com with questions, your resume and my werewolf picture for consideration.

Here’s the pic. Wolf it up… be gentle.

The Price is Right

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:04:46 -0400

One of our favorite shows growing up was the ‘Price is Right’. If you remember, the trick on that show was getting the price just right… without going over!

Here at Uber we do a lot of work and analysis to make sure that prices are ‘just right’ for both riders and Uber drivers. Too low and drivers have trouble paying for the ever-rising costs of filling up their cars. Too high and riders are better off walking - after all, Boston is America’s Walking City!

That’s why today we’re rolling out two changes to pricing: (1) airports and (2) surge pricing on weekend evenings.

Airports Flat Rates now $45 to/from Boston and $55 to/from Cambridge

If you’ve never tried to book an airport transfer in Boston, you know that it’s not cheap. Some range up to $120 to/from downtown Boston to Logan! When we first launched in Boston in October, we thought we were making airport rates ‘Uber’ by bringing fares down to $55 each way from Boston and $65 each way from Cambridge. This was also our way of convincing some of our early partners to work with us, as they’d not yet seen Uber in action on point-to-point routes in the city.

Fast forward several months and based on the feedback we’ve been hearing, there’s been a few times that riders have been surprised by the ‘flat rate’ to the airport. Sometimes flat rates aren’t perfect since they can be over twice the cost of a cab; however we use them because we don’t want to make you read the fine print on airport tolls/surcharges. Uber Boston rates, we’re dropping these fares by $10 each way starting on Monday, March 26th. No surcharges. No surprises. $45 each way to Boston. $55 each way to Cambridge.

If you have any questions about what rate applies to your specific pick up, just shoot us an email at supportboston@uber.com! We’ve also updated our city page here.

Surge Pricing on Weekend Evenings

Boston’s heating up. Quite literally. we don’t like idle small talk talking about the weather, but this week has been been ridiculous (Totally grabbing a pair of white summer pants #ridiculousness)!

When it’s 70+ degrees outside, restaurants are full and bars are packed. If you’ve Ubered on weekends between 12am and 3am, you’ve probably noticed it can get hard to find a car. This is because of a crazy wild demand spike (thanks a lot, last call) coupled with drivers wanting to go home or finding other business as we stay out until the early morning.

This trend is becoming even more apparent as the thermostat rises, and after weeks of testing we’re rolling out surge pricing on weekend evenings. For the last several weeks we’ve been testing surge pricing for drivers only, and seen a dramatic increase in the number of Ubers available late in the evening. Last week we used it for St. Patrick’s Day. We always want to be a reliable ride, and surge pricing works.

In case you’re not familiar with surge pricing, we’ve covered this topic in-depth in the past during Halloween and NYE. Remember that if surge is active you’ll always see clear and concise messaging in the app or via SMS similar to that below:

We’re delighted to continue to bring efficiency to the world of car service with these pricing updates. Looking forward to more airport transfers and late night Chinatown pickups as the weather continues to heat up!

#PowerUp the Back Bay

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:52:50 -0400

My town is big
And my town is bright
My town can work and my town can fight
Gonna be a Blackout, Blackout tonight.

~Woodie Guthrie

Whew, what a crazy 36 hours it’s been. Two days of no power is no fun and living a couple blocks from the Hilton Back Bay myself, I can empathize. Along with 20k+ residents that have been without power, local bars, restaurants, and businesses have been feeling the effects of the outage.

Now that things are back in action we want to make sure you’re getting around Back Bay as conveniently and comfortably as possible. To help Back Bay #powerup, we’re dropping our rates by 50% on any trip to/from the Back Bay tonight from 4pm until 4am tomorrow morning. If you’re worrying about riding the T or finding a cab in Back Bay… DON’T! We’ll get you wherever you need to go safely and in style.

To get the 50% off, enter the promo code “powerupbos” online or in the app. See the map below for what we’re defining as ‘Back Bay’.

Let’s pump some love back into the businesses affected by the outage and remind the Back Bay how much it means to us. Please help everyone out by tweeting your support to your favorite Back Bay businesses with the hashtag #PowerUp!

Affected Area:

Uber Valentine's Day!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:42:00 -0500

Ahh, Valentine’s Day. A time for romanticism, red roses, and fancy nights out on the town. Check out some of our favorite Uber love stories here: http://blog.uber.com/2012/02/10/uber_valentines_day/

Uber Boston is ready for Valentine’s Day and we hope y’all are, too! So on February 14th, every Uber you and your date get into after 4pm comes complete with a Complimentary Rose. Furthermore, tweet a picture (You can do it in-app!) of you and the rose to @Uber_BOS and we’ll throw you $5 in Uber credit! Can you feel the love?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E_VeC1XAtY

Uber and the Junior League Charity Gala

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:15 -0500

Uber loves two things. Charities and Galas. Hello two birds, one stone!

We’re pleased to announce that we’re providing FREE rides to VIP party attenders, taking taking them from Newbury Street to the Fairmont Copley plaza between 7:15 and 8:30. All you have to do is download the app and sign up! Though you enter your credit card (for verification purposes) we promise you won’t be charged for your ride from Newbury to Copley :)

Here’s a breakdown of how Uber works!

(1) Sign-up: Download ‘Uber’ on your iPhone or Android device. We take a credit card during sign-up so you don’t worry about billing or tipping.

(2) Request: Open the app, tag your location, request a driver, and watch your chauffeured black car pull up within 5-10 minutes.

(3) Ride: Sit back, relax, and pull up to the Gala in Uber style.

We’re looking forward to the Gala and know you are as well, so please don’t hesitate to email me at Nick@Uber.com with any questions you may have!

Socialete Stoplight Party, Now with Black Cars!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:30:50 -0500

I don’t care if you’re wearing green, yellow, or red… the Socialete Stoplight Party is going to be off the hook!

In “light” of this, we want you all rolling up in style. Black car style, that is. If you haven’t heard of Uber, we’re that hot new Boston startup that gets you a black car complete with private driver just by clicking a button on your phone.

Use our in-app photo service to get your picture taken in an Uber. The best picture uploaded will earn you a free Uber ride to and from Brunch on Sunday (or wherever you need to go :)

Oh yeah, and we’re giving new users $15 to make the service cheaper than a cab!

“That’s pretty sick, but how do I sign up?”:

Its simple. Just whip out your iPhone/Android and follow these simple steps:

(1) Sign-up: Download ‘Uber’ on your iPhone or Android device. We take a credit card during sign-up so you don’t worry about billing or tipping.

(2) Pop in the promo code “BlackLight” so we can be sure to toss you that $15 in credit.

(3) Request: Open the app, tag your location, request a driver, and watch your chauffeured black car pull up within 5-10 minutes.

(4) Ride: Sit back, relax, and pull up to the party in Uber style.

No more waiting in the cold, no more strutting down the street in black dress and high heels, only classy, swaggerific Limo Service available at your fingertips.

Uber BOS has Super Bowl Fever

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:27:00 -0500

The wait is almost over! Are you tired of hearing about Gronk’s ankle, Eli’s Hall of Fame credentials, or Brady vs. the Nascar package? So are we! No doubt Boston will be partying hard tomorrow for Super Bowl Sunday and Uber Boston wants to break out the TEAM PRIDE. That’s why we got up this morning and bought as many Pats t-shirts as we could get our hands on.

During the day tomorrow many of our drivers will be trading in their suits for team colors. Gronkowski. Wilfork. Welker. Brady. Whether you’re on your way to your Super Bowl party or need a ride home after your third helping of wings and nachos, Uber has you covered.

As if awesome drivers and awesome t-shirts aren’t enough, we wouldn’t be Uber without a promo. Since it could get crazy all the way through Monday (some folks might be calling in ‘sick’), enter the code ‘BRADY’ on your app and if the Pats win it all your rides in Boston on Monday (4am-midnight) will be $10 off.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns you can reach us at supportboston@uber.com or @Uber_BOS.

Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday, Boston!

What Up, LUPEC!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:06:16 -0500

Uber <3 Proms. Uber <3 Cocktails. Uber <3 LUPEC.

We’re very psyched to be a part of the LUPEC Snow Ball this Monday… so psyched, in fact, that we’re going to give new users $15 in Uber credit to around on Prom Night.

Not sure what Uber is?

Uber is a sweet new service in town that *delivers* you a black town car, complete with a chauffer, through your phone. Oh yeah, and it gets to you in five to ten minutes. Goodbye cabs, hello Uber.

“That’s awesome, how do I sign up?”, you say?

Its simple. Just whip out your iPhone/Android and follow these simple steps:

(1) Sign-up: Download ‘Uber’ on your iPhone or Android device. We take a credit card during sign-up so you don’t worry about billing or tipping.
(2) Request: Open the app, tag your location, request a driver, and watch your chauffeured black car pull up within 5-10 minutes.
(3) Ride: Sit back, relax, and pull up to the party in Uber style.

When you sign up, use “OhHiNick” for the $15 of credit, it’ll get you to the event for wayyy cheaper than a cab…and in style.

Oh yeah, and tweet @Uber_Bos with your most embarrassing prom related picture (get creative). I’ll hand pick the most awesomest one and give that person an extra $40 in Uber credit to get to and from the event fo’ free :) (use #uberlupec as the hashtag)

So pop those high heels on… I’ll be rockin’ a pretty sweet suit ;)

See you there,

~Nick

Boston Community Manager

Boston Winter Ball

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:26:00 -0500

Frigid cold and walking in high heels don’t mix. Black cars and black dresses on the other hand…

If you guys haven’t heard, there’s a sweet new service in town that *delivers* you a black town car, complete with a chauffer, through your phone. Oh yeah, and it gets to you in five to ten minutes. Goodbye cabs, hello Uber.

Uber loves two things. Good Causes and Parties. What up, two birds one stone. They’re going to get you too and from the party safely and in style, while giving a portion of every ride to Children’s Hospital Boston. Uber is going to give you a FREE limo ride to the Winter Ball on Saturday… just enter the promo code “WinterBallin” when you sign up (or online at www.uber.com/promo if you’ve already signed up)

“That’s awesome, how do I sign up?”, you say?

Its simple. Just whip out your iPhone/Android and follow these simple steps:

So lets talk charity. The more you ride, the more we can give :) Stepping out of a balling black car never felt so good.

Here’s the fine print:

Your free ride is on us… but it’s also capped at $50, so taking us from NYC won’t work :/
Ride eligibility runs from Saturday, February 4th at 4:00pm to Sunday, February 5th at 2am.
A portion of every ride (not just promotional rides) over the weekend will be donated to Children’s Hospital Boston.

Uber Boston Office Hours This Friday (1/6) 4-6pm!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:10:00 -0500

Start your weekend by stopping by Tavern in the Square (730 Mass Ave, Cambridge)! This Friday, Mike and I are going to be putting on our tweed jackets (I wish) and settling in for office hours from 4-6pm. Since we work out of Cambridge every day, we’re starting a monthly forum where our Boston riders can come and ask us questions about (a) the Uber service (b) the Uber drivers (c) casting decisions for Les Miserables or (d) anything else on your mind.

We’d love to know what kind of stuff you’d want to see in the future and what things you think haven’t worked in the past. Uber is only a couple months old in Boston, so come share some of your awesome stories and let’s start building some Uber lore.

In closing, here’s some pretty abysmal clip-art I found on an unnamed University’s office hours page. (first person to email me at nick@uber.com with the name of the university get’s $5 in Uber cash in their account)

Love,

Nick Mathews

Boston Community Manager

Who Loves to Party, Boston Loves to Party.

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:44:22 -0500

#uberhomesafe

We all know that Boston loves to party… and there’s no bigger party than New Years Eve.

We’re psyched to provide the convenience of taking Uber to the party - we’ll have plenty of town cars, SUVs, and chrome to keep you warm on a cold winter night. However, after that 4th glass of champagne sometimes bad decisions get made…

So how are you getting home?

Tweet us your NYE plans and make the resolution to not drink and drive with the hashtag #uberhomesafe, and five lucky Uber stars will snag $15 in Uber credit to use on their next ride in 2012.

America’s Drunkest City

That’s a pretty hefty title for better or worse… and we want to focus on the better. Uber Boston has been around for two months now and we want to make sure everyone makes the effort to get to the new year as safely as possible… and we think getting you home should be the first step.

If you’re new to Uber, let me give you a rundown of how we work:

Uber is an on-demand limo service designed to pick you up in 5-10 minutes and take you wherever you need to go. All you need is your mobile phone!

Just sign up in the Android or iPhone app (or online at www.uber.com) and create an account. When you need a ride, open your app (or text your address) and pin your location, then request a driver. Our Uber magic shoots out a request to the nearest black car driver, who’ll be at your side in less than 15.

Go wherever you need to go without having to worry about cash or tip. Uber is paperless, it charges your card the fare at the end of the trip, sends you a detailed receipt of your trip, and disappears until you need it again.