Uber for Business has unveiled a new feature aimed at easing the burden on executive assistants (EAs) tasked with managing corporate travel. This innovative tool, known as delegate profiles, is designed to enhance efficiency and streamline travel arrangements for executives.
Serving over 200,000 companies worldwide, including high-profile clients such as JetBlue, Meta, and Salesforce, Uber for Business has continually expanded its services to create a more comfortable and efficient experience for corporate travellers. With features like premium ride options, a centralised hub for corporate policies, and automated expensing, the platform has already made significant strides in improving corporate travel.
The new delegate profiles feature is set to further enhance this experience by equipping EAs with a suite of tools to manage executive travel seamlessly. This update underscores the vital role that EAs play in corporate logistics and aims to simplify their responsibilities.
Key features of delegate profiles include:
Flexible Ride Options: EAs can request on-demand premium rides or reserve trips in advance with just a few clicks, adapting quickly to the needs of busy executives.
Price Transparency: Costs are shown upfront, eliminating uncertainty and delays associated with waiting for quotes.
Real-Time Trip Visibility and Communication: EAs can monitor rides in progress, modify trip details on the fly, and communicate directly with drivers, allowing for dynamic management and quick responses to any changes or issues.
Simplified Expensing: Automatic billing and integration with expensing platforms reduce administrative overhead, saving valuable time.
Multi-Executive Support: EAs can manage ground transportation for several executives simultaneously, enhancing their ability to coordinate complex travel schedules efficiently.
User-Friendly Experience: The familiar Uber interface ensures that these new features are accessible and easy to use, whether at the desk or on the move.
For executives, delegate profiles mean a distraction-free focus on their work, without the hassle of travel logistics. Catherine Boccellari, an EA working with Uber’s Senior Vice President of Mobility and Business Operations, Andrew Macdonald, remarked on the impact of the new feature: “Implementing delegate profiles has made a huge difference in my day-to-day workflow. Now, I can arrange my executives’ rides in a matter of seconds and know that it’s taken care of, freeing me to take on the rest of my day.”
Andrew Macdonald added, “Catherine is a critical member of my team, and I rely on her to help me get where I need to be, when I need to be there. I’m grateful for tools like delegate profiles that can make her job easier while also keeping me organised.”
With the introduction of delegate profiles, Uber for Business continues to enhance its offerings, providing valuable tools that streamline corporate travel and support the crucial role of executive assistants in managing complex logistics.