Uber is betting big on the future of commuting. They’re rolling out new tools to further drive down the cost and increase the efficiency of each ride for their users. The ride-hailing giant has unveiled a feature called “ride passes,” which allows riders to secure a fixed price for their selected routes for a one-hour window each day. This initiative is a direct response to the increasing public outcry regarding economic insecurity and inflation.
To use the ride passes, riders must first choose one of two options. For $2.99 per person, participants may purchase a one-way trip on an exclusive route of their choice. Want to save even more money making these trips with us? The bundles on offer are five, 10, 15 or 20 rides, offering deeper discounts the more you ride for returning riders. Energy efficiency on Uber’s part would dovetail nicely with its stated goal to provide real-world solutions amid tough economic conditions.
Beyond the equity-focused ride passes, Uber is introducing a new safety feature, “Route Share.” This innovative offering allows riders to save up to 50% off the price of an UberX trip by sharing rides with up to two co-riders. The “Route Share” feature will be rolled out first in a number of large cities. Specifically, you can find it in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. With each city, there will be dozens of routes available for this service.
Uber has just re-launched their price lock offer! Public transit riders in big and small cities from Chicago and Dallas to Miami and Norfolk can now enjoy access to this fantastic benefit. Following the initial rollout, Uber plans to bring the price lock service to additional markets across the United States. Yes, they intend to launch it in Brazil.
Sachin Kansal, an executive at Uber, tweeted that given the current global economic climate affordability should be a top priority.
“Of late, what we have heard very loud and clear is people feel very uncertain, people feel overwhelmed, and people are feeling the prices in many different walks of life, and there’s this need and desire to get more affordable options,” – Sachin Kansal.
Uber recently launched a new “Route Share” feature. This innovation is a piece of their larger strategy to increase efficiency and predictability in commuting. Kansal emphasized how the company’s deep network allows it to leverage resources to offer these more specialized services.
“Because of the size of our network, both on the consumer side as well as the driver side, and our core matching and market-based technology, it allows us to do something like this and put multiple people in the same car while creating efficiency and predictability for their commute,” – Sachin Kansal.
To add insult to injury, Uber just announced a deal with Volkswagen to bring self-driving versions of VW’s ID vehicles into its fleet. We see the partnership as one step closer to equipping Uber’s commuter shuttles with autonomous tech. These shuttles will run on set routes to identified stops every 20 minutes, allowing commuters to have a consistent ride and know when they can catch a shuttle.
Uber provides riders the flexibility to request a ride at any hour. You can book your ride between seven days and 10 minutes in advance of your desired pickup time. In order to provide a pleasant user experience, the platform features detailed turn-by-turn directions. These directions take riders smoothly from their front doors to their assigned pickup locations.
It’s a big step for Uber as it expands beyond human-centered services. Later this fall, the company will make the price lock and prepaid passes available to accounts with smart teen options. This decision is intended to help SANDAG capture more young riders and offer them affordable mobility alternatives.
Uber is on the cutting edge of innovation and looking ahead, developing services to respond to what riders want. The company’s commitment to affordability and convenience is evident, despite the increased focus on economic concerns in recent years.
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