What is the Uber pool?

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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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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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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When you share your ride with other riders heading in the same direction, you'll save up to 30% less than the upfront fare. There are also some limited situations your price may vary, such as where the journey takes a lot longer than estimated due to traffic or other factors.

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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. When you arrive to pick up a rider, you will see a confirmation screen. On this screen, confirm the rider's name and select whether the rider is alone or with a second rider.

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If you check the people who were satisfied with their Uber experience, we can say it's fairly safe. However, there have been cases wherein customers have complained about rude drivers and even tales of sexual harassment.

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Since its launch, uberPOOL has become a popular carpooling service for riders worldwide and has served over one billion rides. Moreover, uberPOOL constitutes a large portion of the company's overall business.

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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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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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If UberX Share is offered in your city, you may pick up additional riders along your route—only one passenger per pickup. When you drive with UberX Share, you're receiving fares from everyone, from your first pickup to the last rider dropped off.

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If you order UberX or UberSELECT or UberBLACK, you are charged the same fare whether there are 1, 2, 3, or 4 passengers. If you have 5 or 6 passengers, you need to order UberXL or UberSUV.

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While Uber Pool allowed riders to request up to two seats in a vehicle, UberX Share can only be used for one person at a time. If you're traveling with friends, the company asks that you use UberX or UberXL instead.

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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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You'll see terms like UberX, Uber Comfort and Uber Select for example. What is the difference between Uber and UberX, you might wonder? Actually, there is no difference between UberX and Uber – UberX is simply a basic level of service that Uber offers. Uber offers a variety of service level options.

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