Uber Brings Back Shared Rides With UberX Share
Uber has resumed shared rides in several U.S. cities amidst increasing gas prices and rising ride costs. The move comes more than two years after the company suspended its carpooling service Uber Pool at the start of the pandemic as a safety measure. That was back in March 2020, when a car filled will a bunch of people from different households would have made it impossible for everybody to adhere to social distancing norms. However, two years later, with the world trying to move on from the pandemic, Uber is reintroducing the carpool feature, albeit with a few changes.
Uber is one of the largest and most well-known ride aggregators, with operations in dozens of countries worldwide. In the U.S., the company's biggest competitor is Lyft, which offers ride-hailing, food delivery and other services across hundreds of cities around the country. However, Uber remains the largest ride-hailing service, not only in the U.S. but around the world, operating in 72 countries and serving over 10,000 cities. The restart of its carpooling services is good news for many Uber users, as it would help them save some cash when taking a ride.
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Uber on Tuesday announced the formal launch of its new carpooling service, UberX Share. The new feature, which will pair riders heading in the same direction, was initially piloted in Miami last November. According to Uber, the new service will offer not only a more affordable and efficient option for riders and drivers but also a more sustainable one, thanks to the reduction in emissions per passenger. The service is now live in several metropolitan areas, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, San Diego, Portland, Indianapolis and
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