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The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Uber helicopter launched in Italy to help tourists avoid crowds
Uber will offer Helicopter and boat services in Italy this summer to help travellers avoid crowds. From July 26 to August 23, Uber Copter will operate between Sorrento and Capri every Saturday and Sunday, costing €250 per person, including door-to-door transportation to and from the helipad. Uber Boat will also launch in Italy, offering private charters for up to 12 people from Sorrento Marina on Italian Gozzo 35 boats, including a personal skipper and complimentary refreshments. The Amalfi Coast is expected to be very busy this summer due to the launch of international flights at Salerno Airport, leading to potential traffic and ferry congestion. Anabel Diaz, VP at Uber, stated that these new services aim to provide unforgettable travel experiences by land, sea, or air, responding to increased demand for Uber 's mobility services in Italy.
The Independent
05-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Uber Ski taxis hit the slopes for rides across Europe
With ski season usually comes the ungraceful lug of gear back to the chalet weighed down by boots, poles and boards. Now, Uber has launched a new service to accommodate ski equipment for 'hassle-free' journeys from the slopes of Europe 's most popular resorts. 'Uber Ski' vans equipped with ski and snowboard racks will ferry riders to and from more than 90 alpine destinations across seven countries from 4 February. The on-demand and reserve rides between transport hubs and pistes in Austria, Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are available now for hands-free travel home from aprés ski. Rides can be reserved up to 60 days in advance with fixed-price fares starting from €49 (£40.70) for up to five passengers. According to the transport operator, almost half a million international travellers opened the Uber app across popular European alpine destinations last winter. During the 2024 season demand from international customers for Uber services also 'more than doubled' in resorts including Courchevel, France and Gstaad in Switzerland, said Uber. The adapted vans were first piloted in Les Deux Alpes and l'Alpe D'Huez, with flat fare transfers available to 14 ski resorts in Austria and six in Germany. Example fares in France between Chambéry Airport and Méribel or Courchevel in Les 3 Vallées start from €100 (£83) for five passengers, with riders able to book a trip from 30 minutes up to 45 days in advance. Anabel Diaz, vice president of EMEA mobility at Uber, said: 'We're excited to bring Uber Ski to some of Europe's most popular winter destinations, making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders to get to the slopes. 'Whether you're heading off for a weekend in the mountains or catching a transfer from the airport, Uber Ski offers a seamless, affordable, and hassle-free way to travel with all your gear.' The ski transfers are Uber's latest service in a string of travel experiences created by the ride-hailing company. In 2024, Uber Boat launched a year-round water taxi option to transport tourists on-demand around the famed waterways of Venice. From September, it also became possible to on the Uber app. Available exclusively on the Uber app, tourists and locals in Cape Town can book a safari experience for a flat fee of $200 (£160), which will also include other perks such as transfers from the capital, breakfast and lunch.
