What is the difference between Uber pool and Uber share?

Uber Pool would give you a flat-rate discount before booking, up to 50 percent cheaper than just riding solo. With UberX Share, there's lots of fine print: Riders get a tiny deal up front and then up to 20 percent off if you match with another rider along the way (and that match can only be with a single rider).



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Correct, Uber Pool is now UberX Share where you'll save up to 20% if you're matched with a co-rider along your way.

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UberX Share vs UberPool One change from UberPool is that each passenger will only be allowed to request a single seat now with UberX Share. Previously, passengers could request up to two seats for their pooled ride. Now, each can only request one seat and there is a cap of two total people per pooled ride.

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With UberX Share, riders heading in the same direction choose to share a ride. Uber finds the best route to pick up multiple riders along an UberX Share trip. This means more time driving and less time waiting for your next trip request.

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With Uber Pool, riders heading in a similar direction can choose to share a ride. The Uber app finds an efficient route to pick up multiple riders along an Uber Pool trip. This means you can spend more time driving and less time waiting for your next trip request.

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UberX is a vehicle dedicated to you and will take you directly to your destination. UberPool is a shared service. It may pick up or drop other people off along the way. You will end up at your destination but you might take a circuitous route.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.

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Riders can request an Uber Pool trip for just themselves, or opt to bring a friend. There is a limit of two riders per request.

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Uber Pool was a program originally launched in 2014. Uber and Lyft canceled pool rides during the pandemic, fearing that having too many people in a car would spread COVID. Uber has reactivated the program, but they rebranded it with a new name, UberX Share, and made a few changes to benefit the passenger.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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LongDrive is a long distance ride-sharing app that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers travelling to the same destination.

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The main difference between Uber and Uber Connect is that the latter service cannot be used to ride as a passenger.

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Riding with uberPOOL is up to 50% cheaper than riding with uberX. That's because when you request uberPOOL, you share the cost with other riders going the same way—but there are never more than four riders at a time, and no more than two per pickup location. And there are no surprise fees.

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Riding with uberPOOL is up to 50% cheaper than riding with uberX. That's because when you request uberPOOL, you share the cost with other riders going the same way—but there are never more than four riders at a time, and no more than two per pickup location. And there are no surprise fees.

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Have a Commuter Parking Plan? Download the SpotHero app to find and save on your workplace parking expenses too! *The updated UberX Share program no longer meets the requirements for a Commuter Benefit Plan and is no longer eligible.

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Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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Uber Pool was a program originally launched in 2014.

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