Want to Save on Rides? New Uber Referral Boost Offers 25% Off
A recent promotion from Uber promises riders 25% off their next three trips when they sign up using a friend's referral. The deal — available for a limited time and capped per trip — aims to make short-distance travel more affordable while encouraging word-of-mouth growth for the rideshare company.
Uber's referral program rewards both the referrer and the new rider with discounts. According to the offer, each successful referral that results in a new user taking their first trip will unlock a 25% discount for the referring user on their next three Uber trips, with a per-trip savings cap. The newly referred user receives the same benefit for their first three rides. Offers typically come with expiry windows and usage limits, so riders are encouraged to check the app for exact terms.
Promotions like this are common in the mobility sector. They serve two purposes: lowering the short-term cost for consumers, and increasing the platform's user base through incentives. For frequent short-hop commuters and occasional users alike, a stacked series of discounts can add up to meaningful savings over a month.
Consumer advocates recommend checking the fine print: offers may be region-specific, limited to certain vehicle types, or exclude shared rides. Riders should also compare the discounted price against alternative local transport options, particularly during high-demand periods when surge pricing could offset the coupon value.
We reached out to Uber for comment on how widely this campaign is being distributed and whether the company sees a measurable change in rider retention from referral-driven discounts; at the time of publication, Uber had not replied.
For users interested in trying the promotion, you can apply the referral during the sign-up flow or tap the promotions section in the app to enter a referral code or link.