# Express Rideshare Routes Uber Express Pool is Designed to Improve Morning Commute Efficiency By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-express-pool References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/21/17020484/uber-express-pool-launch-cities) & [uber](https://www.uber.com/ride/express-pool/) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Commute Cost Efficiency:** The rise of carpool and ride-hail services presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in affordable transportation options for urban commuters. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rideshare Airport Shuttle Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-shuttle-routes.md) - [Winter Sport Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski.md) - [Oversized Ride-Share Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-6.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [Event Shuttle Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-shuttle.md) - [Electric Ride Share Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-electric.md) - [Airport-Navigation App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-updates.md) - [Taxi Round-Trip Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercity-rides.md) - [Comfort-Focused Business Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-3.md)