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In this photo illustration, the Uber is displayed on a smartphone on March 20, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Credit: Thomas Trutschel / Photothek via Getty Images)
In the wake of its battle with Lyft to retain drivers and riders, Uber will be looking for a new US rental system.
Uber Pro for drivers in Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa, Denver, New Jersey, offering discounts on car-related services and some better for the platform's top-ranked drivers.
Drivers who quality for Uber Pro's partner, gold, platinum, or diamond levels will be given to discounted gas, because maintenance, better fares, and certain free online shopping at Arizona State University (ASU) ratings from customers, cancellation rates, and number of wrinkles during three-month periods.
See also: Algorithms And 'Uberland' Are Driving Us Into Technocratic Serfdom
As The Verge reported, drivers will need to maintain a rating of at least 4.85 out of 5 to participate in the program, and a cancellation rate of 4% or lower. From the partner level, Uber Pro drivers will be entitled to 5% cash back on fuel at gas station and 6.5% at Exxonmobil stores, as well as 25% discount on car maintenance through the online auto repair shop network Car Advise, an online auto repair shop network.
To gain gold, platinum, or diamond status, drivers will also have to accumulate points from every trip that will unlock 24/7 roadside assistance, fuel and maintenance discounts through Uber partners, and some free online races for themselves or family members. Uber says it's going to roll out the program nationwide in 2019, and then worldwide at a later date.
According to the Verge, platinum and diamond drivers who have driven more than 3000 wrinkles will qualify for free online ASU races in English and entrepreneurship, which they can choose to transfer to a family members. Platinum and diamond drivers can also qualify for 3% and 6% bumps to their time and distance fares, respectively.
The Uber Pro beta program will reward some high-performing drivers at Arizona State University. (Credit: Uber Technologies Inc.)Uber Technologies Inc.
See also: Uber Drivers Launch 24-Hour Strike And 'Digital Picket Line' In UK Cities
If drivers' ratings fall below 4.85, they will likely be given a chance to recover their status in the program, but a rating of 4.75 or lower will disqualify them. Uber traditionally has not said what the drivers are, but told BuzzFeed.News that an overall rating of 4.85 is "really achievable for these drivers."
As BuzzFeed.News reported, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Arizona State University president Michael Crow heralded the beta program's launch this week in a joint op-ed for Arizona Republic. Among other things, Khosrowshahi and Crow argued, "The challenge for today's leaders in academia, business and government is to ensure the benefits of the progress made by all."
They also emphasize their hope that they will be able to provide a better understanding of their knowledge, technology, and support. , and contribute to the betterment of society. "
See also: After NYC Suicides, Urge Lawmakers To Uber's Exploitative Ways [UPDATED]
In recent weeks, Uber has launched a number of new initiatives and strategies to compete against Lyft, Amazon, and other wide-reaching tech companies.
On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of its new Ride Pass program, which gives riders discounted fares in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. The priority week, Uber said it plans to expand its Uber Eats service to cover 70% of the US population, and on Thursday, the ride-hail is also launching its new Eats for Business program.
In a blog post, Uber Product leads Sunil Parekh and Ali Wiezbowski wrote that the program is intended to reward Uber's "most dedicated driver-partners." They also stated, "Uber's mission is to ignite opportunity for the world in motion.
See also: Uber's Top Dealmaker Resigns Weeks After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Made Public
[h/t The Verge]">
In this photo illustration, the Uber is displayed on a smartphone on March 20, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Credit: Thomas Trutschel / Photothek via Getty Images)
In the wake of its battle with Lyft to retain drivers and riders, Uber will be looking for a new US rental system.
Uber Pro for drivers in Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa, Denver, New Jersey, offering discounts on car-related services and some better for the platform's top-ranked drivers.
Drivers who quality for Uber Pro's partner, gold, platinum, or diamond levels will be given to discounted gas, because maintenance, better fares, and certain free online shopping at Arizona State University (ASU) ratings from customers, cancellation rates, and number of wrinkles during three-month periods.
See also: Algorithms And 'Uberland' Are Driving Us Into Technocratic Serfdom
As The Verge reported, drivers will need to maintain a rating of at least 4.85 out of 5 to participate in the program, and a cancellation rate of 4% or lower. From the partner level, Uber Pro drivers will be entitled to 5% cash back on fuel at gas station and 6.5% at Exxonmobil stores, as well as 25% discount on car maintenance through the online auto repair shop network Car Advise, an online auto repair shop network.
To gain gold, platinum, or diamond status, drivers will also have to accumulate points from every trip that will unlock 24/7 roadside assistance, fuel and maintenance discounts through Uber partners, and some free online races for themselves or family members. Uber says it's going to roll out the program nationwide in 2019, and then worldwide at a later date.
According to the Verge, platinum and diamond drivers who have driven more than 3000 wrinkles will qualify for free online ASU races in English and entrepreneurship, which they can choose to transfer to a family members. Platinum and diamond drivers can also qualify for 3% and 6% bumps to their time and distance fares, respectively.
The Uber Pro beta program will reward some high-performing drivers at Arizona State University. (Credit: Uber Technologies Inc.)Uber Technologies Inc.
See also: Uber Drivers Launch 24-Hour Strike And 'Digital Picket Line' In UK Cities
If drivers' ratings fall below 4.85, they will likely be given a chance to recover their status in the program, but a rating of 4.75 or lower will disqualify them. Uber traditionally has not said what the drivers are, but told BuzzFeed.News that an overall rating of 4.85 is "really achievable for these drivers."
As BuzzFeed.News reported, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Arizona State University president Michael Crow heralded the beta program's launch this week in a joint op-ed for Arizona Republic. Among other things, Khosrowshahi and Crow argued, "The challenge for today's leaders in academia, business and government is to ensure the benefits of the progress made by all."
They also emphasize their hope that they will be able to provide a better understanding of their knowledge, technology, and support. , and contribute to the betterment of society. "
See also: After NYC Suicides, Urge Lawmakers To Uber's Exploitative Ways [UPDATED]
In recent weeks, Uber has launched a number of new initiatives and strategies to compete against Lyft, Amazon, and other wide-reaching tech companies.
On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of its new Ride Pass program, which gives riders discounted fares in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. The priority week, Uber said it plans to expand its Uber Eats service to cover 70% of the US population, and on Thursday, the ride-hail is also launching its new Eats for Business program.
In a blog post, Uber Product leads Sunil Parekh and Ali Wiezbowski wrote that the program is intended to reward Uber's "most dedicated driver-partners." They also stated, "Uber's mission is to ignite opportunity for the world in motion.
See also: Uber's Top Dealmaker Resigns Weeks After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Made Public
[h/t The Verge]