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Uber for Business

Uber for Business brings you the best of Uber for all your work travel needs. We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Uber for Business for rideshare needs.  This partnership will enable you to gain access to features built for business travelers and travel coordinators.

What’s in it for  you?

Priority Pick-up: Where our travelers are prioritized over others, especially at peak/high demand times or areas (such as conventions or airport).

Business Comfort: Vehicles operated by top-rated driver partners (4.8 stars or higher) who have newer, mid-sized cars.

Premium Support: Access to Premium support to help resolve any issues that may arise

Budget friendly options: Compare prices on every kind of ride.

Stress-free airport transportation: Rides from 500+ airports on 6 continents, right now or schedule a ride in advance

Getting started:

Step 1 – Get Started:  Scan the QR code or click University of Illinois Uber to get started.
uber-for-business-qr

Step 2 – Sign In: Sign in with your existing Uber credentials (your personal email address or cell phone number if you already have an Uber account).

Step 3 – Add Your Corporate Credit Card: After accepting the invitation, you’ll be prompted to add your credit card to the business profile.

Step 4- Toggle: Please check in your Uber Wallet that your Ride Profiles include University Of Illinois. You will toggle over to this new profile with booking a ride.  (Add Screen Shot)

Step 5 – Ride: Make sure to select the University of Illinois profile when riding.  You’ll have a separate payment profile for business purposes.

Need more assistance?

Watch this 1-minute video guide or reach out to Uber’s 24/7 support team at business-support@uber.com.

Important Notes

Uber for Business expenses should be reconciled through Chrome River via an expense report.
This program works best for Tcard holds.  Users without a Tcard will need to create expense reports for reimbursement of business travel expenses.

Uber X, Uber XL, Uber Comfort, Uber Green, Uber Planet, Uber X Share, Uber Wav are allowable car classes.

For premium car classes, such as Uber Black or Uber Black SUV, an Exception Request must be submitted to University Payables

End User Terms are applicable to the end user regardless of whether if the travel is related to university business or personal travel.

Safety Tips

Match your ride:  Always check that the car matches the license plate, make and model displayed on your Uber app.

Share your trip info: Share  your location and route with a  friend or loved one from within the Uber app.

Track with GPS:  Follow the Uber vehicle on GPS within the Uber app.

Double-check the driver: Ask the driver to say who they are and make sure it matches what is displayed on your Uber app.