Uber is bringing holiday cheer right to your doorstep with Christmas trees, carolers and even tequila on demand. The company is rebranding its Uber Connect same-day package service as Uber Courier to position itself as a "holiday helper" for delivering gifts, decor and other items this season. The service lets you schedule deliveries and track them live.
You can also shop for Christmas trees, Hanukkah bushes and holiday decor through the Uber Eats app. The company said it's adding a Holiday Hub section for shopping for last-minute gifts, from Allbirds sneakers to L'Occitane skin care products. The section will carry a gingerbread icon until Dec. 25, when it transitions into a New Year's Eve hub.
Uber Eats users in select cities will be able to order carolers to show up at their home, office or holiday party to not only sing seasonal songs but also deliver premium spirits like Don Julio, Casamigos and Bulleit Bourbon. The limited-time promotion, in partnership with alcohol company Diageo, will be available on Saturday, Dec. 7, in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and Washington, DC.
Uber also said it's expanding its Uber Car Seat service to more cities, including Atlanta; Miami; Orlando, Florida; San Francisco; and Washington, DC. Previously available only in New York City and Los Angeles, this service lets families traveling with young children make advanced reservations for rides in vehicles equipped with car seats.