Google I/O is not the only one . Uber just stopped annual GO-GET event and announced a number of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you want to call it. Much of this news relates to ride-hailing and expanded ride-sharing options, as Uber says in its promotional materials that “we’re developing the magic of human interaction.” Ah, yes. The magic of avoiding eye contact with a stranger sitting next to you in an Uber pool. It’s really special.
Anyway, the big news here is something called Uber Shuttle. It allows users to reserve up to five seats for up to seven days for travel to big events like concerts and basketball games, though it’s also available for airport trips. The company boasts that the feature is particularly budget-friendly, noting that each driver will pay “a fraction of the cost of UberX.” The company promises that these rides will not be affected by the price increase. . It should also be noted that these shuttles are only for the events listed in the program, which is kind of a bummer.
Uber has partnered with Live Nation to bring these shuttles to select venues throughout the summer, including Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium and Charlotte’s PNC Pavilion. These Uber Rides won’t be your typical Nissan Sentra or Toyota Camry. They are actual shuttles that hold anywhere from 14 to 55 passengers. The company says each driver will be issued a commercial license to drive the large vehicle.
Rideshare companies have been trying to crack the “bus, but worse” code for some time. Uber tried Something similar in 2015, called the Uber Hop, it failed spectacularly. Lyft He did so in 2017, also a spectacular failure. Third time’s the charm?
GO-GET wasn’t just a standard bus hiding under a fresh coat of Silicon Valley paint. UberX Share is getting a new feature that lets users plan shared rides in advance to save some money. The company notes that the average driver should save about 25 percent per ride using the tool compared to a regular ride with UberX.
It’s “perfect for commuting,” he says, and is “deliberately launching this new offering in cities that have experienced the highest rates of workers returning to the office.” This includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego and Atlanta, with more locations to be added in the near future.
The company also announced Uber Caregiver, which lets people drive loved ones to doctor’s appointments and more. The feature will be rolled out over the summer and will be available to customers 65 and older.
Food delivery platform Uber Eats is getting several updates. The company also added Costco ranking of retail delivery offers. Not only will Costco members get the items delivered, but they should also receive an additional discount on top of their membership benefits. Ultimately, Uber Eats Lists are a new way for people to decide what to eat. It allows users to review restaurant recommendations from friends and local eateries. Uber says it makes it “easy to explore a new city or change your destinations.” The service will launch in NYC and Chicago in July, with more cities to come.
Even if regular Uber users don’t live in Minneapolis, they should keep an eye out for these features throughout the summer. Uber then raises the stakes . He prefers to leave a bustling metropolis than adhere to a small salary increase. After all, the idea of fair payment can spread and infect the innocent minds of Uber drivers everywhere. long live .
