Uber launches affordable Route Share service and new savings features at GO-GET 2025
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Uber has announced Route Share, a new bus-like service offering affordable rides along busy routes every 20 minutes during peak commuting hours. This service, launching in major cities, allows riders to book a spot in advance or last minute, emphasizing cost savings of up to 50% compared to UberX. Alongside this, the company revealed new features like Ride Passes for fare locking and prepayment options for rides, further enhancing affordability. The company is also accelerating its shift to autonomous vehicles, announcing plans for shared electric rides in Los Angeles.
Uber is introducing Route Share, an affordable option allowing pickups every 20 minutes along busy routes, designed for the weekday commuter's convenience.
The service will debut in cities including New York and San Francisco, where riders can book using the app for rides up to 50% less than UberX.
Among other features, Uber is launching Ride Passes to lock-in lower fares for a limited time and options for prepaid rides to save money.
In a push toward autonomous technology, Uber plans to deploy electric, self-driving cars and is set to introduce shared autonomous rides in Los Angeles.
Read at Fast Company
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