Uber may get a ‘Simple Mode’ that makes it easy enough for anyone to use (Updated: Launched)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Uber is working on adding a “Simple Mode” to the app that could simplify the UI for added clarity. Only essential booking details are shown for easier use. Update: The feature is now being piloted in select US cities. Update, May 1, 2025 (07:03 AM ET): Uber has launched a simple mode that packs in larger text, easier-to-find saved destinations, and fewer homescreen buttons, as reported by Bloomberg. Uber’s simple mode is being piloted in Phoenix and Orlando, with more cities to follow in the coming weeks. The service is also expanding family profile types to include seniors. Original article, April 15, 2025 (11:27 AM ET): If you live in the US, you may not be familiar with Uber Lite. It’s a lighter, simpler version of the regular Uber Android app, and it’s only available in select countries like Ghana, India, Lebanon, South Africa, and so on. Although the Lite version of Uber isn’t available in the US, we could soon see its simpler UI adde ... Read full article.