Uber to rival Eurostar by operating cross-channel train services

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May 25, 2025

The ride-sharing firm has thrown its hat into the ring by offering its own cross-channel services from the UK to Paris and beyond.

Uber has signed a partnership with Gemini Trains to co-brand the services.

The locomotives won't just be departing from St Pancras in London, as they will also be stopping at Ebbsfleet International in Kent to offer more options for passengers around the UK.

The collaboration will be similar to the partnership that Uber currently has with Thames Clippers boats in London. In this case, the company brands the boats with their logo along the side, but they are operated by Thames Clipper.

Although customers can book tickets on the Uber app for Eurostar services, this is the first time that they can book and travel on an Uber-branded train.

The company started offering new modes of transport in the UK in 2023 as users are now able to book inter-city trains, coaches, Lime bikes, nationwide car rentals and even flights via the app.

Andrew Brem, general manager at Uber UK, said: "We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK, and this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get to where they want to go."

Adrian Quine, CEO of Gemini, added: "Innovation and value are at the very heart of what we do, so it's really exciting to be teaming up with Uber, an instantly recognisable brand which has revolutionised the travel industry.

"Now passengers will be able to enjoy the same value and comfort on brand new 'cutting edge' trains at the touch of a button."

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This article incorrectly suggests that they'll be running out of St Pancras, when literally the core part of their announcement was that they weren't going to be doing that. Poor journalism.
Maybe we should ban sites that force people to accept cookies or pay? You can dodge it on this site by disabling JavaScript (on reflection opening in a private window and accepting cookies would presumably be just as good). Anyway here's the article:
May 25, 2025
The ride-sharing firm has thrown its hat into the ring by offering its own cross-channel services from the UK to Paris and beyond.
Uber has signed a partnership with Gemini Trains to co-brand the services.
The locomotives won't just be departing from St Pancras in London, as they will also be stopping at Ebbsfleet International in Kent to offer more options for passengers around the UK.
The collaboration will be similar to the partnership that Uber currently has with Thames Clippers boats in London. In this case, the company brands the boats with their logo along the side, but they are operated by Thames Clipper.
Although customers can book tickets on the Uber app for Eurostar services, this is the first time that they can book and travel on an Uber-branded train.
The company started offering new modes of transport in the UK in 2023 as users are now able to book inter-city trains, coaches, Lime bikes, nationwide car rentals and even flights via the app.
Andrew Brem, general manager at Uber UK, said: "We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK, and this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get to where they want to go."
Adrian Quine, CEO of Gemini, added: "Innovation and value are at the very heart of what we do, so it's really exciting to be teaming up with Uber, an instantly recognisable brand which has revolutionised the travel industry.
"Now passengers will be able to enjoy the same value and comfort on brand new 'cutting edge' trains at the touch of a button."