Uber Launches Fixed-Route Commuter Shuttles in US Cities to Save Riders Money

Uber Launches Fixed-Route Commuter Shuttles in US Cities to Save Riders Money

Uber is taking a big step to help commuters save on transportation costs by introducing a new feature called “Route Share,” designed for fixed-route rides during busy commute hours in major U.S. cities. Starting this week, riders in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco will be able to take advantage of this new offering, which provides a 50% discount on UberX trips. Route Share and the Future of Comm…

Uber Route Share launched: a new commute option that looks a lot like transit - Sustainable Bus

“Pickups every 20 minutes along busy corridors during weekday commute hours.” That’s how Uber describes Route Share, its new ride option aimed squarely at commuters—and the description could just as easily come from a city bus schedule. Route Share was just presented during the company’s own Go-Get 2025 event: it offers shared rides with up to two co-riders along direct urban corridors during peak hours (6–10 a.m. and 4–8 p.m., Monday to Friday)…

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Uber’s brand new concept, Route Sharing, gives users access to frequent pickups at busy locations in the city. It’s supposed to make commuting cheaper, but it’s mostly reminiscent of another mode of transportation.