The NFL Players Association gives its players credit for Uber services so they can party responsibly. September 4, 2013 7:56 AM PDT Uber's ride sharing app. (Credit: Uber) The NFL Players Association has contracted with Uber to provide on-demand car service for football players to make sure the pros don't drive under the influence, the sports union announced Wednesday. The service allows users to order a private car, taxi or peer-to-peer car service through a mobile app. "The NFLPA is committed to serving our membership both on and off the field," said NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said in a press release. "We view the partnership with Uber as an innovative way for players to have access to professional transportation while also pledging to each other, to their families and to the community to make responsible decisions." Uber and the union will give players personalized keychain cards, with $200 in ride credits to every active player, according to the New York Times. Players will also get first time rider promo cards to give to their friends and family. The contract, which begins this month, is good for the 2013-14 NFL season. Uber operates in 17 of of the NFL's 31 cities, including Pro Bowl host Honolulu.
The NFL Players Association gives its players credit for Uber services so they can party responsibly.
Uber's ride sharing app.
(Credit: Uber)
The NFL Players Association has contracted with Uber to provide on-demand car service for football players to make sure the pros don't drive under the influence, the sports union announced Wednesday.
The service allows users to order a private car, taxi or peer-to-peer car service through a mobile app.
"The NFLPA is committed to serving our membership both on and off the field," said NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said in a press release. "We view the partnership with Uber as an innovative way for players to have access to professional transportation while also pledging to each other, to their families and to the community to make responsible decisions."
Uber and the union will give players personalized keychain cards, with $200 in ride credits to every active player, according to the New York Times. Players will also get first time rider promo cards to give to their friends and family.
The contract, which begins this month, is good for the 2013-14 NFL season. Uber operates in 17 of of the NFL's 31 cities, including Pro Bowl host Honolulu.
