When you’re travelling for business you have more important things on your mind, other than how to get from A to B.
So, it would be helpful – especially if you have landed in an unfamiliar city – if it was quick and easy to book transport whenever you need to get to your accommodation, a meeting, a restaurant or anywhere else.
This is a fact not lost on travel policy decision makers in the UK. In a recent Uber for Business survey, they ranked ‘ease of booking’ as the most important factor for their employees. It’s a view supported by a separate study we carried out with business travellers at the end of last year, which found a short wait time was their top priority when ordering ground transport.
We know very well just how much convenience matters – and, with that in mind, we’re doing everything we can to make life simpler for business travellers. It certainly helps that millions of people already have the Uber app on their phones, and all they need to do to access Uber for Business is swipe to their business profile. When they do this, it opens up a host of benefits that can improve travelling experiences.
Taking the stress out of travel
For example, with Uber for Business travellers can access a range of premium transport options, such as Business Exec, Business Comfort and Lux. This might be just the thing needed after a long flight. It can also provide the extra legroom and comfort needed when preparing for a vital meeting. Travellers don’t need to worry about whether these vehicles are within policy, as you’ll only ever be able to see vehicles that have been pre-authorised by your travel manager.
If you want to choose a more sustainable ride option, you can also specify that you would like an EV. This is becoming a more common request among travellers – with almost two-thirds (65%) now saying they want that option.
If you need to get to a client meeting or make your return flight, it’s also nice to know your ride will be there waiting for you. With Uber’s Reserve feature you can now book rides in advance, for a desired time and location. As the fare is fixed upfront, it means you won’t face any surcharges during busier periods. You can also benefit from longer wait times – so you don’t need to rush out of your hotel room, the driver will still be there for you.
Expenses taken care of
Beyond ease of booking, one of the biggest frustrations business travellers cite is the hassle of managing expenses during and after a trip. In our study of business travellers, almost half said they still need to process their expenses manually – and this is taking up 40 minutes, on average, each month.
So we’re taking away this pain too. Linking your business profiles to your company account will automate the process. You don’t need to keep hold of receipts any longer, as they will automatically be sent directly to your travel manager.
Once you’ve linked your company account, your employer can add additional safety features, such as live tracking, to ensure you’ve reached your destination safely when travelling abroad. They can also track the carbon emissions on every ride that you take.
We understand that as a traveller, you want everything taken care of – and that’s our aim. We want to ensure the only thing you need to focus on is the purpose for your trip.