Uber Black recua e traz Citroën Basalt e VW Virtus de volta à categoria

Uber Succumbs to Pressure and Brings Back Citroën Basalt and VW Virtus to the Exclusive Black Group

Written by Fabiano Souza

Published on 29/10/2025 at 07:00

Updated on 28/10/2025 at 22:42

Citroën Basalt de volta ao Uber Black – Foto: Divulgação

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Uber’s attempt to turn Uber Black into a closed club of luxury cars didn’t last long. After a flood of criticism, the company backtracked and reinstated Citroën Basalt and Volkswagen Virtus among the accepted models. The move, made almost silently, shows that even the world’s largest mobility platform cannot resist the voice of drivers.

In WhatsApp groups and specialized forums, the message was clear: excluding cars that deliver comfort and technology but cost less was a shot in the foot. Without the Basalt and the Virtus, the number of Black rides plummeted and passengers faced long waits. Now, with their return, the company is trying to regain the trust of those who truly drive the system.

When Luxury Became a Problem

In trying to raise the standard of Uber Black, the platform had narrowed the list to models from premium brands like Audi, BMW, and Volvo. The intention was to reposition the category, but the effect was the opposite—demotivated drivers and dissatisfied customers.
The retreat was inevitable. The return of mid-range cars shows that the concept of “urban luxury” needs to fit within the Brazilian reality.

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The New Balance: Comfort That Makes Sense

The Citroën Basalt, with its modern design, turbo engine, and refined interior, delivers a superior experience without costing double. The VW Virtus, on the other hand, is a symbol of rational comfort—spacious seats, connectivity, and internal silence. Both represent the balance that the public seeks: accessible sophistication.

More than correcting a list, Uber is redefining what it means to be Black. Passengers want status, yes, but they also want to arrive quickly and pay a fair price. And this is only possible when there are more cars on the road.

By reincluding Basalt and Virtus, Uber acknowledges that exclusivity without convenience makes no sense. The true luxury is having a comfortable car available in minutes—and in this, Uber Black returns to being what it always should have been: the perfect balance of comfort, efficiency, and prestige.

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