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Uber Launches Route Share and Expanded Savings Features for Cost-Conscious Riders

The new fixed-route service offers fares up to 50% lower than UberX, alongside prepaid ride bundles, price locks, and grocery savings tools to address rising consumer cost concerns.

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A photo Illustration shows the Uber application on a mobile phone in in central Paris, France March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Overview

  • Route Share, Uber's new fixed-route shared ride service, is now live in seven major U.S. cities, offering fares up to 50% cheaper than UberX during weekday commute hours.
  • Ride passes, including Price Lock Pass and prepaid ride bundles, have been expanded to help riders secure predictable and discounted fares across key U.S. markets, with teen account access coming this fall.
  • Uber Eats introduced the 'Savings Slider,' allowing users to compare grocery prices and find cheaper alternatives, alongside a new 'Dine Out' feature powered by OpenTable for restaurant deals and reservations.
  • Uber's partnership with Volkswagen will bring autonomous electric ID. Buzz AD robotaxis to Los Angeles by 2026, while Waymo's autonomous services are scaling up in Austin this year.
  • Uber One members will benefit from exclusive promotions during 'Member Days' from May 16-23, featuring significant discounts on rides and delivery services.