Pool to SF is a brand new revolutionary service, being offered up by Uber, that is essentially a carpooling commuter service. There are undoubtedly a lot of unanswered questions surrounding this sort of business model, which is why the service is currently only being offered in beta mode.
The service will get you from the South Bay cities to San Francisco morning for a price of $20 to $26, which represents a fair saving over the fuel and parking costs you would have to incur with your own vehicle. You can even divide the fare if there are more than one passengers taking the same vehicle.
It is quite possible that services like Pool to SF could eventually become commonplace in sprawled out urban areas where driving is a pain in the neck and transit doesn't always work well.
Carpooling Commuter Services
Uber's 'Pool to SF' Service is Available In Beta Mode
Trend Themes
1. Carpooling Commuter Services - Ride-sharing apps and services that offer affordable carpooling options will become the norm for urban commuters.
2. Shared Mobility Services - Shared mobility services will continue to disrupt traditional transportation industry, as consumers become more comfortable with the idea of sharing cars for daily commute.
3. Ultra-short Commute - Emergence of ultra-short commute services, where shared rides can be ordered for distances as short as a few blocks, will disrupt the last-mile mobility segment.
Industry Implications
1. Ride-sharing - Ride-sharing companies can partner with employers to offer a white-label carpooling solution for their employees.
2. Public Transportation - Public transportation companies can partner with ride-sharing services to provide seamless last-mile connectivity to passengers.
3. Automotive - Car manufacturers can explore the market opportunity for shared mobility services, and develop car models that are optimized for carpooling commuters.