What happened to Uber VIP?

UberVIP is now exclusively offered to American Express Consumer Platinum® and Centurion® Cardholders and is currently available in Atlanta, Dallas, Harrisburg, Houston, Nashville, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.



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Does Uber VIP Cost Less Than Regular Uber? An Uber VIP trip will cost the same amount as a regular Uber trip would cost. That said, Uber VIP members are matched with better drivers and better vehicles without paying a higher price.

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To qualify as an uberX VIP rider all you need to do is take at least 20 trips a month and maintain a rating of 4.5 or more. So whether you're riding to the airport, work or a night out with friends – we're making your loyalty count and rewarding you for it! How to request your uberX VIP ride: Open the Uber app.

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Uber X is the most basic and most widely available service provided by Uber, so it may be the only option available in your location. The other Uber services (UberPOOL, UberBLACK, UberSELECT, etc.) may not be available in your area, or there may not be enough drivers nearby to support those services.

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Uber Black matches riders with top-rated drivers driving luxury vehicles for a higher price. Whether for a business meeting or a special night out, riders rely on Uber Black for a 5-star experience.

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What is Uber Lux? Uber Lux is the most luxurious ride option available on the Uber platform, designed for passengers who wish to travel in a little more style and comfort. Uber Lux offers high-end vehicles driven by professional, highly rated drivers, ensuring an outstanding travel experience from start to finish.

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Drivers that achieve platinum and diamond status qualify for increases of 3 percent and 6 percent, respectively, on time and distance rates. This could translate to significantly higher earnings for some drivers. Drivers can also enjoy rewards such as faster airport pickups and free dent repair.

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Uber LUX drivers may do far fewer rides than Uber X drivers but they are paid 5 times more and drive many fewer miles. They also have many fewer passengers in and out their vehicles. So, Uber Lux drivers earn more for doing less - and put much less wear and tear on their vehicles.

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The estimated total pay for a Secret Shopper at Uber is $17 per hour. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $17 per hour.

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To reach Gold, Platinum or Diamond tiers, you'll need to do two things:
  1. Earn points: Each tier has a certain number of points that you'll need to reach in order to get access to that tier's rewards. You earn points by completing trips.
  2. Keep your rating to 4.85 or above and cancellation rate to 3% or below.


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Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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The difference is the size of the vehicle. UberX is for up to 4 people. UberXL is up to 6, so you can ride with your “squad”. UberXL vehicles can get requests for UberX, but you can opt out of those (cheaper) requests.

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What Type of Uber Service Will You Provide? There are five common types of Uber services, each based on a particular style of vehicle: UberX, UberXL, UberSELECT, UberBLACK, and UberSUV. You need to decide which type of service you want to provide. Typically, the higher-end Uber services charge the highest rates.

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