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"Uber" the personal transportation service and app, has expanded to Beirut! They have been doing their business in the Middle East since September 2013, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Doha. So Beirut is the 6th city they move to in the Middle East. This move follows Careem’s pilot launch in Beirut just last month, and while both services are still in the initial stages in Beirut, this means that the Lebanese people will now have 2 taxi services they can hire through mobile apps.

“We're pretty sure you've heard the popular saying of how, in Lebanon, you can ski in the morning and dip your feet in the sea in the afternoon. Well it's popular because it's absolutely true.“ This is what Uber declared in their blog post concerning the news, showing confidence in their speed of service.

Already two celebrities have used the service, one of whom is TV and radio host at MTV, as well as winner from “Dancing with the Stars” Season 2 Daniella Rahme (shown in the above picture). There’s also Pierre Rabbat, host and executive producer of Men El Ekhir.

Want to try an Uber out? Yalla…

1. Download Uber via the App Store on iOs & Android.

2. No need for cash. Register your account with a credit card (Visa/MasterCard).

3. Drop the pin on a pick up location & track the car in real-time on the phone app.

4. Use promo code UberLovesBeirut and your next ride in Beirut is on them! (up to $20 valid until August 31st, 2014).

If you don’t find an Uber at first, they are getting more cars on the roads every day! Since Uber is still in testing phase, there may be times when availability is limited.