Uber And Visa Unveil 'Local Offers' Program

(RTTNews) - Uber and Visa Inc. (V) announced Uber Local Offers, a new way for riders to earn discounted rides by simply using the same Visa credit card on file with Uber at their favorite local merchants. With Uber Local Offers, Uber riders get more out of shopping and dining, while merchants get a simple new way to acquire customers, drive loyalty and increase sales. Local Offers will initially be rolled out in phases to Uber riders in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Uber riders earn one point for every dollar spent at enrolled merchants. Points are tallied in the Uber app, and for every 100 accumulated points, riders will receive $10 off a future Uber ride. The program can be accessed through the latest version of the Uber app and once signed-up, riders will find it works seamlessly without having to access codes or use coupons.