Uber, an on-demand ride-sharing service, is gaining popularity and momentum across the U.S. as an alternative to traditional taxi services. If you are traveling to a city were Uber operates, you can simply use the Uber App (available for iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry devices) to request a ride and pay for your ride using a credit/debit card.
Before using this service, an Uber account will need to be created. If traveling for University business and paying for this service using your P-Card or seeking reimbursement through a Travel Voucher, you should create a Business Profile. To do so, select “Settings” then select “Profiles” within the app. When you create a business profile, you’ll be prompted to associate a business email address and credit card. Trips taken on your business profile default to this credit card, and all trip receipts are sent to your business email. These receipts will need to be included with the p-card packet or reimbursement request.
Please note that Uber fares are based on supply and demand and are typically more cost-effective than taxis, but not during peak or high-activity times. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact P-Card Services or Accounts Payable.