{"id":352592,"date":"2017-06-28T17:26:45","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T09:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/06\/28\/uber-request-a-ride-for-a-loved-one\/"},"modified":"2017-06-28T17:26:45","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T09:26:45","slug":"uber-users-can-now-request-a-ride-for-a-loved-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/uber-users-can-now-request-a-ride-for-a-loved-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Uber Users Can Now ‘Request a Ride for a Loved One’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Uber yesterday introduced a new ride-hailing feature in its mobile app that lets users request a ride for a friend or family member in a different location.<\/p>\n

Uber announced the news in a blog post<\/a> on its website, suggesting the feature would let users “request a ride for a loved one” such as a senior with limited mobility.<\/p>\n

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Now, when you set the pickup away from your current location, we’ll automatically ask whether the ride is for a family member or friend. You can then select the rider from your address book, set their destination, and request the ride on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Once the ride is on its way, the loved one receives a text message with the driver’s details and a link to track their route. The feature also includes an option for the rider to contact the driver directly, and vice versa.<\/p>\n

The feature is available now in over 30 countries, with more coming soon, according to Uber. The Uber app<\/a> is a free download for iPhone available on the App Store. [Direct Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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