We’re now taking all jingle submissions for Uber’s new phone number.
The expression “calling an Uber” just got real with the ride-hailing app’s new phone number to book a ride.
Starting Thursday, anyone in Arizona can call 1-833-USE-UBER (that’s 1-833-873-8237) to book an UberX, Comfort, Black, SUV, and Assist or WAV rides in some cities for people who need assistance or who use a wheelchair.
The number is supposed to help those without a smartphone or who don’t or can’t use the Uber app, for whatever reason.
“Using the Uber app can be overwhelming,” Danielle Sheridan, the head of U.S. city operations, said in a phone call, especially, “someone without as much product fluency.” So, it’ll mostly be older customers without much tech savvy, but Uber is letting anyone use the call service, even if you have the Uber app (and use it often). For people with bad connectivity or who can’t access the app, it could also come in handy. As part of the pilot, everyone gets five Uber phone calls per day. Read more…
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