Snapdeal Partners With Uber In A First-of-its kind API Integration

Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace, has launched a first-of-its kind in-app integration with Uber, the world’s largest on-demand smart mobility app. Through this integration, Uber will make travel even quicker and easier for millions of Snapdeal customers who will now be able to request an Uber directly through the Snapdeal app.

Snapdeal recently announced the launch of a range of services on its platform, allowing customers to book flights, order food and even pay bills directly through its app. When a user books a flight or a hotel from within the Snapdeal app, they can now travel to the airport or the hotel using Uber, booked from right within the Snapdeal app without having the Uber app installed on their devices.
 
This service is currently available on Android version 4.0 (and higher). Customers are requested to update their Snapdeal app.

Uber Offers Helicopters Service In Brazil

For commuters who imagine soaring above Sao Paulo's notorious traffic jams, ride-hailing app Uber is offering to make that daydream a reality, starting at around $26.

Brazil's biggest city on Monday became the first in the world where Uber Technologies offers on-demand chopper rides between airports, hotels and convention centres.

With more than 400 aircraft and nearly as many helipads, Sao Paulo has a helicopter fleet that rivals those of New York and Tokyo, but commuting by air remains an option mostly for millionaires. Uber aims to change that with a month-long pilot program.

Promotional prices through to Thursday start at 66 reais ($26) per seat for a lift from Helicentro Morumbi, in one of Sao Paulo's richest neighbourhoods, to the Blue Tree hotel across the river. The distance is nearly 6km, as the chopper flies.

A ride from the Blue Tree Faria Lima onward to Guarulhos International Airport costs 271 ($105) reais during the promotion. A car can take one to three hours to make that trip, depending on traffic.

Uber experimented in recent years with helicopter rides to the Coachella and Bonnaroo music festivals from nearby US airports that cost as much as $US3000 ($4055) to book a full helicopter and door-to-door SUV rides.


Source: Financial Review

OnePlus And Uber Partner To Giveaway Loop VR Headsets

OnePlus has partnered with Uber, one of the largest multinational online transportation network companies, to make it more convenient for fans to get their hands on the OnePlus Loop VR Headset at their doorsteps within minutes of booking on Uber app.

This on-demand OnePlus Loop VR Headset delivery service is being brought to 8 major Indian cities namely, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai and Chandigarh by two of the coolest global technology startups that have quickly become most loved brands in India.

Fans can order their OnePlus Loop VR Headsets from June 14, 3 pm onwards by logging into the Uber app. The doors to the Loop, OnePlus’ new office in space, will open at 10 PM IST on June 14 and the most awaited public sales for the OnePlus 3 will begin soon after on Amazon.in at 12:30 AM IST.

Following is a step-by-step guide for fans to get their hands on the OnePlus Loop VR Headset:

·  Fans need to download the Uber app and sign in/ log in

·  Enter the PROMO Code ONEPLUS3VR in the “Promotions” tab in the Uber app

·  After successfully entering the code, head back to the main screen and click on the ‘UberVR’ icon on 14th June, 3 PM onwards onwards

·  Once your request is accepted, an Uber cab will be on its way with your OnePlus Loop VR Headset – absolutely FREE!

Valentine’s Day Special: 9Apps-Uber tie up to take your love for a free ride

9Apps has tied up with Uber in India to give free rides services within 10 cities to celebrate the occasion of Valentine's Day. 100 couples across cities of Hyderabad, Nagpur, Vadodara, Guwahati, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Pune, Surat, Vishakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar will not just get free rides but also surprise gifts and free dinner vouchers when they book an Uber on the weekend leading upto the Valentine’s Day.

The contest will go live on 12th February 2016 at 4pm and will end on 13th February 2016 at 4PM.  9Apps will push out a New User Promo Code worth 1 free ride up to Rs.150 to all its users asking them to use the code and take a ride to qualify. The company has also launched the contest on its social media channels using #9AppsSurpriseLoveWithUber.
So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up.