As somebody who frequently travels between New York City and Washington, DC, I'm thankful for the many different transportation options available.
19.07.2023 - 09:22 / travelandleisure.com / Uber
As a New York City resident, ordering an Uber to get around town — or whenever I land in a new city — is pretty much second nature at this point. But upon arrival in Athens, Greece, the options in the app were at a whole new level.
At the airport, I was greeted by an Uber Taxi driver holding a sign with my name — something typically reserved for a private car service. Uber recently started linking up with taxi companies, giving users a local experience with the modern convenience of the familiar app.
Christine Burroni
I later did some sightseeing via Uber Van, another new product in Uber's portfolio, meant for a larger group of passengers.
But the latest, and most unique, option I got to try was Uber Boat in Mykonos. The popular Greek island now allows travelers to reserve a ride on the water via the Uber app.
Christine Burroni
Announced in May, Uber Boat will be available by the end of this month. The service, which also works in partnership with local boat companies, will just need to be booked 45 minutes in advance. Travelers will be able to choose a speedboat that can hold anywhere from three to eight people.
Much like Uber's options on four wheels, Uber Boat pricing is presented up front and based on the time of booking and distance. Scheduling multiple stops and splitting fares with friends is also possible. Yes, it's fun, but it also takes the guesswork of out booking a tour or even transportation in an unfamiliar place. Unlike its counterparts on land, Uber Boat is only available on a seasonal basis.
The inspiration behind it all? It came from a 250-percent boost in visitors to Europe from the U.S., according to Uber Travel Data shared with Travel + Leisure.
“With so many thrilling travel plans on the horizon for our
As somebody who frequently travels between New York City and Washington, DC, I'm thankful for the many different transportation options available.
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