Kochi! Celebrating cities is at the core of what we do at Uber and it has been an immense pleasure serving this city for the past 33 months.
The spirit of Kochi is best expressed when it’s people come together. Starting today, join our movement in creating a less congested Kochi because uberPOOL has arrived. uberPOOL is the new option that lets you share your journey with another rider heading the same way, while you save on the cost of the trip, making your Uber even more affordable.
HOW TO POOL with uberPOOL
Selecting the uberPOOL option connects you real-time with 1-2 passengers heading in the same direction, adds only a few minutes to your trip, and you both save big. uberPOOL rides are up to 40% cheaper than traveling solo on uberGO and no matter where you’re headed – it will get you there for way, way less!
- Enter your destination
- Select the ‘uberPOOL’ option and tap ‘Request uberPOOL’
- Specify 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!
- Confirm your seats and you’re ready to go!
WHEN: The uberPOOL option is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
WHERE: uberPOOL is available in the areas shown below. Over time, we will extend the coverage area.
WHO: You can book a maximum of 2 seats per pick up.
COST: The upfront fare you’re shown at request is guaranteed whether you’re matched or not – no surprises! The minimum fare for each trip will be ₹30. Here are a few sample fares during commuting hours:
| Sample Routes | uberGO Fares* | uberPOOL Fares* |
| Palarivattom – Infopark Campus | ₹ 130 | ₹ 78 |
| Kaloor Junction – Penta Menaka | ₹ 98 | ₹ 59 |
| LuLu Mall – Vytilla Junction | ₹ 130 | ₹ 78 |
*All fares are dependent on the time of day and traffic conditions. GST of 5% is included in the fares shown.
Need to know more about uberPOOL? Click here to learn more.
uberPOOL Kochi Contest
Want to win mobiles or free Uber rides? Then you’ve come to the right place! Help us spread the word about uberPOOL in Kochi by sharing our Facebook post with hashtags #uberPOOLKochi and #uberUNDALLO. The highest liked post stands a chance to win a mobile phone!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Uber reserves the right to suspend your account and/or revoke your discounted rides if they were earned inappropriately.
- Winners will be announced via SMS on Friday, 22 September.
- The bonus rides awarded to the winners will remain valid till 11:55pm, 29 September 2017.
- The offers are valid for only riders in Kochi and on uberPOOL only.
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