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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... There's a secret Uber VIP program — here's how you become a part of it Comment By Maya Kosoff MailTribune.com By Maya Kosoff Posted Aug. 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM By Maya Kosoff Posted Aug. 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM » Social News There's a little-known perk that regular Uber customers can unlock. Once you take 100 rides, you become an "Uber VIP." Here's what it looks like when Uber emails to notify you of the distinction: What are the perks of being a VIP customer? When you open your app, you see a VIP option along with UberX, UberBlack, and the other Uber features available in your city. When you select it, you'll only be given drivers with 4.8-star ratings and "high quality cars." Uber VIP isn't an option that's available everywhere — it's only available in certain geographies like New York City, Washington DC, and Denver. It's market-specific nature may be why the company doesn't advertise it like its other features. A VIP trip costs the same as a normal UberBlack ride. Unfortunately, Uber says, there are fewer VIP cars on the road — presumably because the quality is higher, and you're getting only the top-tier drivers — so you may be stuck waiting a bit longer for your car. Aside from better service, there doesn't seem to be much upside to Uber VIP. It's a loyalty program for its customers that might remind you of Uber's earliest days as a company, when the service was marketed as a way for people to feel like " ballers " when they needed a lift. NOW WATCH: The insanely successful life of Uber billionaire Travis Kalanick See Also: E-COMMERCE AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: 2015 [SLIDE DECK] British Uber drivers are claiming that the company doesn't provide them with basic workers' rights The insanely successful life of Uber billionaire Travis Kalanick SEE ALSO: Uber is a political machine By Maya Kosoff MailTribune.com By Maya Kosoff Posted Aug. 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501