Uber Declutters Its App, Making it Simpler and Snappier
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Uber Technologies Inc. is rolling out the biggest update to its mobile application since 2012, seeking to simplify, speed up and enrich the ride-hailing experience.
Over time, Uber has crammed a hodgepodge of services into its mobile application: black cars, carpooling, taxi hailing, UberX for ride sharing, premium-car Select and Access for disabled passengers (mainly for U.S. services). The San Francisco-based company is the first to admit that this is confusing.