UberX, the company’s popular ridesharing product, as well as UberXL, an option for larger parties up to six passengers, are available for riders in Dubuque. The company also announced it has launched operations in Sioux City and Waterloo.

"We're excited to formally announce that Uber will be launching in Dubuque Friday. This will bring safe, affordable, and reliable transportation to thousands of local residents while at the same time creating flexible earning opportunities for hundreds of additional Iowans in the region over the next year,” said Carrol Chang, General Manager for Uber Iowa.

To celebrate the launch, Uber is offering new and existing users two free rides up to $15 each. Users can enter RIDEDUBUQUE into the app to redeem the offer beginning on Friday, March 31st at 12pm through April 2nd at 11:59pm.

To sign up as a driver, see https://www.uber.com/drive/