If you saw my article on the lesser-known ways to save money and earn more miles this year, you would have learnt about ShopBack which gives you cash back for simply transacting the way you normally would. On 28 January 2017, get S$5 cash back (instead of S$0.20) on Uber when your ride is amongst the first 3,000.
Read MoreEven though I have had a terrible first experience with uberPOOL, it has improved ever since then and my trips seem to take only 10 minutes extra on average (which to me is very reasonable). Uber Singapore has just announced that uberX rides are now fixed rates so essentially what you see is what you pay - well the banks still charge a cross border fee of 0.8% (which is not controlled by Uber) so you still need to slap on that 0.8% fee to get what is being charged on your credit card statement.
Read MoreuberPOOL was just launched last week in Singapore and unlike GrabHitch, the new carpooling service by Uber allows you to elect the option to carpool when using the uberX service. I decided to put it to the test the last weekend and perhaps it could be that the system is relatively new but it was an absolute disaster - my ride took way longer than it should even though Uber claims that it doesn't matter whether 'you’re first or second into the car, Uber ensures that you’re never taken more than a few minutes out of your way'.
Read MoreI have always been a huge fan of Uber because when they first started out, they were so much better than Grab but truth to be told, Grab (and its fleet of cars and drivers) has improved dramatically over the years. With that being said however, Uber has always been far more superior at customer service - they actually read and reply to your feedback at lightning speed! Starting from 01 July 2016 (Friday), you will be able to utilise uberPOOL to get around - this is a service for pooling people who are heading down to the same place to save time and cost (as well as the environment!). Why bother you ask? Well, it's going to be cheaper than the usual uberX rates!
Read MoreAt this stage if you still do not have a ShopBack account, you should definitely get one HERE now for free - you will also receive S$5 credit for simply registering using my referral link. If you use Uber on a regular basis, you should definitely check out the new partnership that Uber has with ShopBack as it allows you to receive up to S$15 cashback for your first trip.
Read MoreIn order to continue earning SPG Points with your Uber rides, you will have to make at least one qualifying stay in this year. While the 2015 earning period has been extended to 31 January 2016, the 2016 earning period begins today (01 February 2016)! Find out how to avoid Cross Border Fees in Singapore when paying with your credit card!
Read MoreAs the year comes to an end, it is important to remember that you will only earn Starpoints on Uber if you have had a qualifying stay in the calendar year. If like me, you use Uber on a daily basis, it is best to get your stay in as early as possible in January 2016. You should definitely take advantage of the SPG® Take Two promotion which gives you double Starpoints® when you stay two nights or more (plus 250 bonus Starpoints for every night you stay at hotels in popular destinations, worldwide from 11 January 2016 to 30 April 2016.
Read MorePartnering up with LevelField, Uber has introduced uberASSIST which requires their top drivers to go through specific training (by LevelField) in order to be more adapt at dealing with the safety requirements of people with different needs and can accommodate folding wheelchairs, walkers and scooters. Use The Promo Code "UBERWHALE" to Get S$15 Off Your First Ride!
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