Need a ride? Ask a friend: Facebook and Uber launch new partnership
Posted December 17, 2015 6:43 am.
Last Updated December 17, 2015 6:49 am.
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Need a ride? Just ask a friend.
An old-fashioned way of getting around is getting a modern facelift as Facebook and Uber launch a new partnership.
Soon, users in select U.S. cities can request a ride by booking it from the Messenger app. The idea is that people who coordinate plans with Messenger will be able to book a car without switching apps.
It will also let Facebook import and save Uber users’ payment information, a feature that users will be able to opt out of. Uber is promoting the deal by offering the first ride for free, up to $20.
However, it’s not yet known when – or if – the feature will come to Canada.
