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Uber’s New Airport Kiosks Will Let Travelers Order Rides Without the App

Uber Technologies Inc. is installing new physical kiosks to let travelers book rides without a phone.

Source: Uber

Uber Technologies Inc. is introducing a way for some people to use the ride-hailing service without the company’s signature app.

The rideshare giant plans to install physical kiosks at places like airports, starting with LaGuardia in New York, it said in a statement on Tuesday. These outposts, which were designed with travelers in mind, include a large touch screen with a credit card reader and receipt printer. The booking experience mirrors what consumers might be used to on the mobile app.