What is UberPool?

Uber Pool gives riders the option to share their ride for a more affordable price, which means more riders can take Uber more frequently. In areas where Uber Pool is available, we've seen more trips and riders, which can mean less downtime for partners.



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Uber Pool, the service that matches up to three riders in one car based on their destinations, was one of the cheapest options on the company's platform. But drivers hated it, complaining about low customer ratings, an inefficient algorithm, and roundabout directions that tend to annoy riders despite the low fare.

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You're only approved to give rides in the vehicle(s) on your profile. If you want to switch vehicles, make sure the photo on your app matches the new vehicle before giving rides. See instructions for switching your vehicle. Don't bring your friends or family along.

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If you're not opposed to riding with strangers — much like you would on a bus — UberPool can offer you great prices for a reliable ride that meets all of Uber's standards. With UberPool, you can get matched with other passengers going in the same direction you're going.

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Supply and Demand As demand for rides increases, the driver supply decreases, and the price of rides increases—as demand goes up, the cost of an Uber gets more expensive.

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Uber X is the most basic and most widely available service provided by Uber, so it may be the only option available in your location. The other Uber services (UberPOOL, UberBLACK, UberSELECT, etc.) may not be available in your area, or there may not be enough drivers nearby to support those services.

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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. They range from cheaper, economy rides to pricier luxury rides.

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Both Lyft Line and UberPool have very similar processes for how their rideshare programs work. They both take a few minutes to match you with other riders (if there are any) and will give you an estimated time of arrival.

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How long do you have to wait for Uber Express pool? Before you hail a ride, the app shows you how far you might have to walk (the area highlighted in blue). Then you wait a short time (up to 2 minutes) while it tries to pair you with other people going along the same general path.

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If your driver doesn't see you return in three minutes or less, it's their option to end the trip and go find a new passenger. If you think your stop might take a little longer than three minutes, then let your driver know about it before getting out of the vehicle.

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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. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Requesting stops at drive-thrus or convenience stores Riders can add stops in their journey through the Uber app before and during the trip. Uber says riders can add up to two extra stops along the route, but if a stop lasts more than three minutes, the passenger will be charged more, Insider previously reported.

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Uber said last week it is bringing back shared rides in available cities and will expand to additional markets this summer. The service, formerly known as Uber Pool, is returning under a new name, UberX Share.

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Your Uber purchase is split into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks.

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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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While neither Uber nor Lyft has rules about seating arrangements, most passengers don't sit in the front. It's a personal preference. However, if anything seems “off”, you have every right to cancel the ride.

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