Uber for business has designed a new tool to make it easier for executive assistants (EAs) to organize company travel.
New company Representative profile Uber for Business announced Wednesday (April 24) that EA will now be able to manage executive ground transportation on its behalf. press release.
With Delegate Profiles, EA can request on-demand premium rides, pre-book travel for executives with just a few clicks, see prices upfront, and get real-time travel visibility. You can monitor rides and communicate with drivers. Three-way intercom, according to the release.
EA can also manage ground transportation for multiple executives at once and integrate Uber for Business directly into its expense platform, according to the release.
With delegate profiles, the Uber experience will continue to feel familiar, so EAs can manage their trips with the experience they already know, whether they’re from their desk or on the go, according to the release.
“Booking executive travel is not always easy for EA,” the release states. “It can require thorough research about car services, time-consuming back and forth between quotes and reservations, and a cumbersome booking process where last-minute changes aren’t always possible. And that’s just the booking experience. However, especially for EAs who manage multiple executives at the same time, handling travel expenses is a completely different story.”
“Delegate profiles allow EA to facilitate a frictionless travel experience in available markets,” the release states.
In another recent update to the platform, Uber for Business in December expense management provider brex and lamp. These integrations automate the matching of Uber ride and meal receipts, helping businesses simplify expenses and save time.
In June, the company launched a women-only ride called Uber Business Comfort. business traveler This includes priority pickup, new cars, more legroom, top-rated drivers, and custom settings. Travelers who use Uber Business Comfort also have access to their designated 24/7 personalized support service.
In December, the company announced that its Uber for Business platform is used by more than 200,000 companies. vehicle Meals for employees, customers, and guests.
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