In an era where technology simplifies our lives, Uber has positioned itself as a super app.

The ridesharing company is encouraging Jamaicans to benefit from this during the festive season. Using the Uber app as an ally, users can enjoy journeying through town without complications, ensuring there are no excuses to celebrate this special season and sharing the moments with loved ones.

With the Christmas season usually involving gatherings and last-minute shopping, technology has become the best ally for users to go wherever they want more reliably. This is where Uber says the platform has become a vital resource to save time, money, and stress.

“During the busy holiday season, filled with parties, gifts, and family dinners, it’s common to lose sight of what truly matters: sharing time with loved ones. Instead of getting caught up in the stress of getting everything done on time, at Uber, we aspire to be the tool that allows users to focus on what’s essential,” Uber.

The Uber highlighted key situations in which the app makes a difference:

● Year-end parties: With Uber, your friends or family can also track your journey with the real-time location-sharing feature with up to five trusted contacts.

● Gift exchanges: The hustle of going out with friends should not be a headache. Through the Uber app, you can organise an outing to make multiple stops, so that you can pick up your friends on the way to the final destination.

● Christmas dinners: December is a month of many gatherings and festivities that involve expenses. So, you can share the ride with friends or family and access the ‘Split Your Fare’ option so that everyone can contribute to covering the cost of the ride.

For more safety

During the festivities, everyone wants to move with more safety, that’s why the app provides three recommendations:

● Activate the PIN code: to ensure that you are entering the correct vehicle.

● Set up trusted contacts so that friends or loved ones know the estimated arrival time and can also track the journey in real time.

● Take all belongings: Make sure to remember your belongings before ending the trip.

“In this holiday season, we want users to spend less time on logistical worries and more on enjoying the magic of sharing. Uber is not just an app; it is an ally that facilitates every celebration, ensuring every festive moment is lived to the fullest. We encourage users and riders to choose the Uber app as their preferred mobility option,” Uber said.