Popular ridesharing company Uber introduced its premium service, Uber Black, in Timișoara, western Romania. The option is also available in Bucharest.

Uber Black drivers must maintain a minimum rating of 4.85 stars, hold commercial insurance, and comply with all county or local regulations, ensuring a premium and reliable service on every trip, the company said.

With Ride Preferences available in the Uber app, riders can customize their experience: adjusting temperature, requesting luggage assistance, or even setting their preferred level of conversation with the driver.

In addition, Uber Black gives passengers more flexibility, allowing users up to 5 minutes to reach their car before a waiting fee applies, compared to the 2-minute window on services like UberX. 

Uber operates in over 10,000 cities in more than 70 countries around the world. In Romania, where it has been licensed as a passenger transportation intermediary since 2020, Uber is available in 24 cities.

irina.marica@romania-insider.com

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