Uber has introduced Route Share, a new ride-sharing option targeted at commuters, launching in key US cities. It allows passengers to share rides along specific urban routes at designated pickup points, scheduled every 20 minutes during rush hours. With fares significantly lower than traditional Uber rides, it aims to offer a more economical alternative to solo commuting and public transport. The initiative represents a shift toward transit-style service, signaling a hybrid approach to urban mobility that intertwines private and public transport elements.
"We ask the riders to walk a few blocks to a predetermined point at a predetermined time to participate in a predetermined route which they will share with a couple of other riders. We call that Route Share."
"While Uber promotes Route Share as a cheaper, more convenient commute option, the structure closely mirrors fixed-route transit: scheduled departures, defined corridors, shared seating, and limited stops."
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