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Uber Says 'Ice Cream Vehicles Are Busy' And People Are Not Happy

Looks Like Uber Might Have Underestimated How Many People Would Want Free Ice Cream...
Sophie Brown
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When Uber announced that they would be offering free ice cream on Friday, eight UK cities collectively rejoiced.

But reality has proven bleak for ice-cream hungry Uber users, who have taken to Twitter to express their utter disbelief and disappointment following the realisation that there simply aren't enough cars.

Looks like Uber might have underestimated just how much people love ice cream... Especially when it's free.

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6 Facts About Uber(01 of06)
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Wouldn't it be nice to push a button on your smartphone and have a Mercedes S-Class show up? That's exactly what the founders of the service thought before launching it in San Francisco in 2010. (credit:Uber)
Cashless(02 of06)
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The service is cashless. A fare is automatically charged to the credit card on file and a receipt is e-mailed. (credit:Uber)
Split Your Fare(03 of06)
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Sharing the ride with friends? Uber will split the bill and charge separate credit cards. "No more pay-me-backs or IOUs," says the website. (credit:Uber)
Options(04 of06)
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Uber lets customers pick a ride that matches their "style and budget." Options range from a low-cost service called uberX to a luxury service called UberLux. Options vary between cities. (credit:Getty Images)
Reviews(05 of06)
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Investors(06 of06)
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Investors on the company include Goldman Sachs, Google Ventures and First Round Capital. (credit:Getty Images)
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