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UBER Jun 2024 82.500 call
- Benzinga
Uber Prepares For Paris Olympics With Free Cruises And Discounts
Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:UBER) has taken a series of new initiatives to prepare for the anticipated surge in demand during the upcoming Olympics in Paris, France. Among these is a unique offering of free Seine river cruises, known as “Uber Cruises,” available from July 12 to August 3. Additionally, Uber is launching “Uber Bubbles,” which includes a day trip featuring champagne tastings. To support these efforts, Uber plans a significant investment in driver incentives and rider discounts,
- Fortune
Uber gears up for Paris Olympics by offering free cruises across the Seine and discounts to ease the load on public transport networks
Paris is expecting 30% more visitors this summer than usual—and Uber's support may help the city's public transport systems cope with the strain.
- Reuters
Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush
The ride-hailing platform will offer its "Uber Cruises" free of charge from July 12 to August 3, and customers can also book a day trip that includes a champagne tasting through its "Uber Bubbles" launch. Uber also plans to make a "significant" investment in driver incentives and discounts for riders. More than 15 million visitors are expected to arrive in Paris this summer - a 30% increase from previous years - straining public transport networks, the company said.
