# Pet-Friendly Rideshare Features The New Uber Pet Feature will Launch in the US on October 16 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-pet References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/uber-pet-will-make-it-easier-to-ride-with-animals-starting-october-16-09594888/) & [help.uber](https://help.uber.com/riders/article/riding-with-pets?nodeId=94ddcfe8-5339-4e78-a3af-3667dec55362) Can and dog owners will be happy to hear about the new Uber Pet feature that has been announced by the rideshare company as a way for them to easily call for a ride that will accept their furry friend as a passenger. The feature will enable users to easily select the pet option when ordering a ride, which will eliminate the need to contact the driver afterwards to ask if they accept pets or not. The Uber Pet feature will cost riders an additional $3 to $5 because of the potential need to clean out pet hair after the passenger has been dropped off. The pet-friendly feature will launch in the US on October 16 in select cities including Phoenix, Tampa Bay and Denver, amongst others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet-friendly Rideshare:** Ridesharing and taxi businesses can innovate by introducing pet-friendly ride options to accommodate pet owners who regularly travel with their animals. - **In-app Options:** Rideshare companies can innovate in-app by providing passengers with more options and features to personalize their rides such as providing in-app pet details and preferences. - **Pet Transportation Services:** Pet transportation services such as pet taxis and pet carriers can innovate with the changing demand for pet-friendly transportation services resulting from the new Uber pet feature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ridesharing and Taxi Industry:** Ridesharing and Taxi industry can create a new revenue stream by offering pet-friendly ride options and utilizing in-app features for pet preferences. - **Pet Transportation Services Industry:** Pet transportation services industry can adapt by offering tailored services to pet owners, such as pick-up and drop-off services for pets. - **Pet Care Industry:** Pet care industry can collaborate with the ridesharing industry by offering grooming and cleaning services after pet riders for ridesharing and taxi companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Assistance Dog-Focused Rideshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers.md) - [Pet-Themed Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-bowls.md) - [Australian Dog Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petbarn.md) - [Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-mode.md) - [Auditory Rideshare Safety Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-uber-safety-features.md) - [Rideshare Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-audio-recording.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) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-travel.md)