## Uber Streamlines Ride Requests with New iPhone Home Screen Widget
Uber has unveiled a new iOS Home Screen widget designed to expedite ride-hailing. With this new feature, iPhone users can summon a ride with just a couple of taps, directly from their Home Screen. The widget offers quick access to saved locations like home and work, and includes a search function for other destinations. This update is expected to roll out via an app update shortly.
### Enhanced Travel Options for the Upcoming Holiday Season
This new widget launch coincides with several other service enhancements from Uber, timed perfectly for the anticipated surge in travel around the Thanksgiving holiday period. Among these improvements are the introduction of UberXXL, a ride option featuring vehicles with expanded luggage capacity, and the expansion of UberX Share at airports, offering cost-effective shared rides. UberXXL is currently operational at over 60 airports across the US, Canada, and other select locations, with plans for further expansion. UberX Share provides travelers with discounted fares by sharing their ride with another passenger. More details on these new features can be found in Uber’s official press release. These updates aim to address the unique challenges of airport travel, providing passengers with more choices and greater convenience.
