What is UberX Share and how does it work?
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(Pocket-lint) – Uber announced UberPool in 2014, which allowed users to share rides and save money when going in a similar direction or taking a similar route.
The feature was removed when the global Covid-19 pandemic hit, as sharing a car with people from other households was of course not recommended. Uber however reintroduced a version of UberPool, but it was rebranded as UberX Share.
Here’s everything you need to know about UberX Share, including what it is and where it’s available.
What is UberX Share?
UberX Share was announced as a feature on June 21, 2022 and it’s the restart of shared rides after they were put on hiatus in 2020. Uber said it had “redesigned” the experience and listened to rider feedback and drivers, as well as tested the service through various drivers around the world.
The UberX Share feature will allow you to share a ride with another user going in the same direction. You’ll get an upfront discount if you choose UberX Share in the Uber app. You will also benefit from a discount of up to 20% of the total price of the trip if you are paired with a co-traveler throughout your trip.
Uber will only connect you with someone heading your way to avoid delays caused by pickup and drop-off. The company said it designed UberX Share so that you would only arrive eight minutes later than if you had chosen a standard UberX.
In addition to saving users money, the idea behind UberX Share is to help “reduce gas mileage, vehicle-miles and emissions per passenger, and make transportation more affordable,” Uber said.
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The company also said, “Our pooling product has long been a user favorite, whether it’s spontaneous sing-alongs, meeting new friends, or other fun chance encounters. We believe that UberX Share, and the improvements we’ve made for drivers and riders, will make it better than ever.”
How does UberX Share work?
Similar to UberPool, you will be able to select UberX Share from the list of available car options when requesting a ride in the Uber app, provided UberX Share is available in your country and city.
As you normally would when requesting a ride, you’ll need to enter your destination into the Uber app and you’ll then be presented with a list of options ranging from UberX and UberX XL to Comfort and UberX Share, if available.
When you select UberX Share, you’ll see a pop-up explaining how it works. It tells you that you save 20% if Uber finds you a co-sponsor on your trip. This saving will not apply if you find yourself alone for the duration of your trip.
You’ll reserve one seat per request and should arrive no more than eight minutes later than if you had chosen a standard UberX.
Where is UberX Share available?
UberX Share is being tested in several cities across the United States to begin with, but Uber said it plans to expand the service to other cities over the summer.
For now, UberX Share is available in the following cities:
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- san francisco
- phoenix
- San Diego
- Portland
- Indianapolis
- Pittsburgh
Written by Britta O’Boyle.