Uber Launching Rewards Program [Program ends Aug. 2022].
Jan 5, 2019, 9:23 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 6
This is a rewards program for Uber & Lyft rides without requiring any new credit card (You can still earn with your regular cards).
http://urbanmiles.com
It's a closed beta now, but they released the invite code: urbanflyer
http://urbanmiles.com
It's a closed beta now, but they released the invite code: urbanflyer
Jan 6, 2019, 6:52 pm
#19
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,307
Urban Miles is in addition to the Uber Rewards program rolling out. I'm almost Gold. 
Jan 23, 2019, 3:21 am
#21
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Mlife NOIR
Posts: 320
Finally got it too in SFO area.
Easily made Uber Diamond, but probably spend twice as much on Lyft.
If the upgrades are actually decent, that might shift the equation (until Lyft releases its loyalty program).
Easily made Uber Diamond, but probably spend twice as much on Lyft.
If the upgrades are actually decent, that might shift the equation (until Lyft releases its loyalty program).
Jan 23, 2019, 7:14 am
#22
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: Starbucks Green Card
Posts: 5,431
I don't see how upgrades are going to be useful, since in most cases they would require a longer wait. I guess that might be worth it if I'm scheduling rides but for 95% of my usage I don't want to wait 10 extra minutes so my butt can sit on slightly nicer upholstery.
Jan 23, 2019, 9:26 am
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,602
I cannot imagine the indignity being Blue, only to be dropped off for my luxury flight because of my exalted airline status. But I won't have to imagine it for long. I'll be living the nightmare in a week.
Jan 23, 2019, 6:31 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
No need to worry. I’ve been Diamond for almost two months with no real upgrades. Suspect you will only get an upgrade if several UberBlack or such nearby with low demand. UberXDiamond gets high rated drivers in the area with no longer wait than UberX. (Probably no different than prior VIP status perk). And if no UberXDiamond qualified drivers nearby then I was just told no cars available/ select UberX.
Feb 6, 2019, 9:38 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Mlife NOIR
Posts: 320
Been Diamond for 2 weeks now and racked up 3000 points toward requalification in those 2 weeks. Does anyone know if you requalify within the 6 month period, do you get another set of free ubereats? Or is it once per 6 months?
Also, despite my heavy use of Uber, I’ve only once gotten an uberBlack upgrade. For a loyalty program with so many levels, the top level isn’t very rewarding...
Also, despite my heavy use of Uber, I’ve only once gotten an uberBlack upgrade. For a loyalty program with so many levels, the top level isn’t very rewarding...
Feb 7, 2019, 7:27 am
#27
Moderator, Delta Skymiles and Mileage Run
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: DL Diamond/MM, Hyatt Diamond, former AS MVPG 75K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,940
Mar 17, 2019, 3:21 pm
#28
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,346
I’ve been diamond since the rollout. I definitely get MUCH faster pickups at airports (a stated benefit). I base this on years of experiences as well as a few “side by side comparisons” where I’ve been with people who request at the same time as me. Still no upgraded rides. Unlike another poster, I have found the ride price protection quite valuable. The price locked in for my route ($20.49 iirc) is about $2 more than the lowest I’ve paid in the last year, and very much in line with what is typical. Quite often the price protection is actually triggered, including at least one time where the fare would have been over $45. Do be aware that the price protection does have a cap after which you get only a partial discount. Given I was already a heavy Uber user, these are all nice bonuses. For some people, they may be worth switching from a competitor, especially for the faster airport pickups and price protection. The accumulation of Uber cash doesn’t hurt, either.
Mar 18, 2019, 1:26 pm
#29
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
One thing I have noticed - the $5 UberCash rewards counter seems to reset to zero once you get a reward, so an "extra" points are wasted. In other words, if you have 480 points, and take a $15 UberX ride (30 points), you get the $5 reward, but you then have zero points, not ten.
Mar 19, 2019, 6:08 pm
#30
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 223
One thing I have noticed - the $5 UberCash rewards counter seems to reset to zero once you get a reward, so an "extra" points are wasted. In other words, if you have 480 points, and take a $15 UberX ride (30 points), you get the $5 reward, but you then have zero points, not ten.