Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

An Update on DC’s $2 UberPool / $8 UberX Rides

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I wrote about Uber doing a deal with $2 Pool / $8 X rides in DC.  I couldn’t get the promo myself and assumed it hadn’t launched at all, since it said “in the month of October”. A reader commented that the deal did launch, but it was sold out already. …

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Uber Offering Flat Fares in DC–$2 UberPool, $8 UberX

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Uber is now offering flat fares in DC!  This past summer, they offered unlimited packages in New York for one price.  This one is also a package, but done in an interesting manner. You pay $10 up-front which unlocks ten $2 Pool and $8 X rides.  Your next ten rides will …

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Attractions to See and Skip in Las Vegas

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The sheer amount of things to do in Vegas can be overwhelming.  Some things can be really cheesy or really awesome (and sometimes, in the case of Elvis Karaoke, both).  This is a list of experiences that when I heard about them, straddled that line of cheesy/awesome.  Here’s my verdict …

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DC-Area Frequent Traveler Meet-up: October 25th, Register now!

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Just a reminder that there’s another Frequent Traveler Meet-up coming up next month.  We’ve already received quite a few RSVPs, and can’t wait to see everyone. All travel-enthusiasts are welcome! Details: October 25th at 6pm-9pm Dino’s Grotto in DC (Shaw) Register for the event here. We’ve historically had a great turn-out, …

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