Big Uber Update Adds Teen Accounts, Toll-Free Number For Requesting Rides – SlashGear

The Go-Get event highlighted several new group features as well, including the ability to create a group ride. In select cities, Uber users will be able to invite friends and family to add their addresses to a trip, such as attending concerts or sporting events. Once all of the stops are finalized, Uber will automatically rearrange them to create the most efficient route. Plus, the cost will be divided based on the amount of time that each group member spent in transit, eliminating the need for money requests.

In a further push to encourage users to collaborate, members of the same household or vacation accommodation can now share an Uber Eats shopping cart. So rather than, you know, just asking if they need anything from the store, cohabitators can be invited to pile on to an order. Better still, most participating merchants will automatically split the bill for you. Another Uber Eats update is the ability to record and attach video messages to accompany gifts. Currently, this feature exists when sending gift cards, but Uber claims it will soon be an option with anything that you send. 

Shares of Uber stock are up approximately 51% year-to-date. In contrast, competitor Lyft is down 25% during that same period. So Uber’s forward thinking is clearly hitting its mark.