Uber is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new update that will allow customers to order on-demand Christmas trees, and even a caroling band, to their doorstep. The company is also rebranding its same-day delivery service as Uber Courier and expanding its feature that allows parents of young children to reserve a vehicle with a car seat.
Uber has offered limited Christmas tree deliveries, intermittently, since 2015 – usually through partnerships with local suppliers. This year, the company is expanding the service to the entire country. Customers can order a freshly cut Christmas tree, or a selection of other holiday decorations, including wreaths, through the Uber Eats app.
The company's offer to send a group of singers to your home to serenade you with Christmas carols is not available nationwide. That service will only be available to Uber customers in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and Washington, DC, starting December 7. Carolers will also bring you an alcoholic drink, courtesy of a partnership with alcohol supplier Diageo.
Christmas gimmicks aside, Uber is renaming its same-day delivery service, Uber Connect, to Uber Courier. Deliveries can be scheduled in advance and Uber offers live trip tracking as well as a PIN verification system to confirm receipt of the package.
And finally, Uber is expanding its car seat offerings to more cities, including Orlando, DC, Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco. The service, which provides Nuna car seats to drivers, has been active in New York City and Los Angeles since 2023.
