Avoid riding solo! Share your journey with someone else heading the same way and save upto 40% of your trip fare by choosing uberPOOL – a super affordable and reliable ride option for your daily travel needs within the city between 7 AM to 11 PM.
Did someone say the future of transportation is here? Yes, That’s right! In our attempt to make a less congested Chennai we encourage you to use uberPOOL regularly to help us achieve our goal without burning a hole in your pockets.
- Enter your destination
- Select the ‘uberPOOL’ option and tap ‘Request uberPOOL’
- Perfect your pickup location and confirm
- Choose how many seats you need. Tap ‘1’ if you’re riding solo, and ‘2’ if you need a seat for your friend!
- Check your trip fare upfront for the ride
- Confirm your seats and you’re ready to go!
Here are a few sample fares during commuting hours:
| Sample Routes | uberGO Fares* | uberPOOL Fares* |
| MRC Nagar – Tidel park | ₹ 105 | ₹ 69 |
| Adyar – Sathyam cinemas | ₹ 127 | ₹ 80 |
| Nungambakkam – Marina Beach | ₹ 110 | ₹ 70 |
*All fares are dependent on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Join the POOL party by booking your first ride and follow these tips-
- Meet your match: uberPOOL connects you in real-time with 1-2 passengers heading in the same direction, it adds only a few minutes to your trip, and you both save big. Do not cancel and re-request, as you will likely be matched with the same car. Don’t leave your co-rider hanging!
- Plan for slightly longer ETAs: uberPOOL’s estimated time of arrival may be a little longer than you’re used to. By giving yourself a few extra minutes, you can help guarantee everyone has a pleasant, stress-free trip.
- Be ready to go: After arriving at your location, your uberPOOL driver will wait for only 2 minutes for you to hop in. Being on time helps you and your co-rider avoid major delays, so everybody wins.
Did you take your first POOL ride? Awesome! You just got smarter with your choices.
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