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Express Rideshare Routes

Uber Express Pool is Designed to Improve Morning Commute Efficiency

— February 21, 2018 — Autos
When compared against public transit, Uber's price is usually the key barrier, and the company's carpooling service, while more cost effective, is still significantly above the price of a subway ride, but Uber Express Pool might be the company's best option yet. The express option is almost like a bus service created to order every time, asking riders to do a little walking to make it to their final destination in exchange for a far more affordable ride.

Like Uber Pool, Uber Express Pool carries multiple Uber customers at a time. But instead of picking them up and dropping them off at a precise location, the app directs users for where to be picked up and dropped off en route, saving time as a whole.

Uber Express Pool has the most potential during morning and evening commutes. Whereas standard Uber service or even Uber Pool can easily be double the price of a public transit ticket, Uber Express Pool is up to 30 percent cheaper, making it a competitive option.
Trend Themes
1. Commute Cost Efficiency - The rise of carpool and ride-hail services presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in affordable transportation options for urban commuters.
2. On-demand Transit - Ride-hail companies create a potential market for on-demand transit services that combine carpooling with public transportation options to improve commute times and efficiency.
3. Customized Route Optimization - The development of technology that optimizes pick-up and drop-off locations for multiple passengers creates possibilities for more economical and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation Network Companies - Ride-hail companies like Uber and Lyft are in a position to leverage their existing on-demand transportation platforms and resources to create more cost-efficient and customer-friendly commuter options.
2. Public Transit Authorities - Public transit authorities have the opportunity to collaborate with private transportation companies to create a more integrated and convenient system that meets the needs of modern urban commuters.
3. Smart City Technology Providers - Providers of smart city technology, such as traffic management and urban planning tools, can develop services that integrate with ride-hail and public transit options to optimize the overall transportation system and improve urban mobility.
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