The app was designed and built by me, Tyler, as a side project to explore a fun way to utilize Uber's new ride request API functionality. I'd love your feedback.
The app combines Yelp and Uber to take you to a highly rated bar. Input your location, Uber whisks you to a random (but always top Yelp-rated) bar, which isn't revealed until Uber drops you off. Enjoy the adventure and try to guess where you're headed. It even checks to make sure the bar is open so it works on Saturday morning...I won't judge.
@bcjordan Yes, even after spending so much time building it I was surprised at how much fun it was to try and guess what bar I was headed to in the Uber. Also, the Uber driver started guessing when I explained that I didn't know what bar was at the end of the coordinates he had.
Very cool @tylerswartz. I can't wait to try it out! If it takes off and you want to monotize, you can try partnering with some of the highly rated bars to get promoter fees. Similiar model to Grouper (If they are still around?).
I'm now the Product Manager on the Uber API (developer.uber.com) and we thought that this was a really fun app from the Hackathon! Well done Tyler. Let me know if we can be helpful in any way.
@chrissaad Thanks, nice to hear the positive feedback. The hackathon helped give me the extra motivation to finish it on time :)
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Does it take your Foursquare history into account? I.e. looking at places you've been and liked and not taking you to bars you're already familiar with?
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Brilliant @tylerswartz! I'd copy this idea if I wasn't already knee deep in my own! The possibilities here are endless. Viral coefficient is high, monetization streams are many. Something I'd definitely use since we can never make up our mind on where we want to go eat, drink and party. Would love to help in anyway I can - let me know!
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