Boston's Regions (IMAGE) Northeastern University Caption Uber divides the cities it services into 'discrete 'surge areas' according to research led by Northeastern's Christo Wilson. Boston, for instance, has nine such regions. Credit Graphic by Erica Lewy/?Northeastern University. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.