How Uber Can Be a Daily Transportation Option
When riders consider Uber, it’s often as a one-time transportation solution. They might use it on vacation to get from the airport to the hotel, for instance, or to head downtown on a weekend. But there’s lots of ways that Uber can be used on a daily basis, whether it’s to commute to work or to pick up groceries.
While public transportation is still very much a necessity, research has found that Uber acts as an important complement for commuters. A study conducted by the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) found that ride-sharing services are most often used during times when public transportation isn’t available. The same study also found that those who use one mode of shared transportation are more likely to seek out other modes, often combining public transit, bikes-haring, car-sharing, and ride-sourcing in a way that allows them to operate without driving a car.
As consumers and businesses gradually move away from a one-car, one-driver commuting lifestyle, cities can find emissions reduce and traffic become more bearable. Here are two ways Uber is providing ride-sharing services to commuters:
uberPOOL
Carpooling has long been a suggested alternative to driving alone, since fewer cars on the road reduces carbon emissions and protects the environment. The option to share rides through uberPOOL lets partners pick up multiple riders in one area and split the cost of the ride. Although uberPOOL is currently only available in select areas, the service is expanding. It recently launched in Denver, with more cities coming soon. Both partners and riders can benefit with a large pool of cars available to pick up folks traveling together to the same destination.
Uber for Business
Uber for BusinessAs rides-haring becomes more popular, consumers will find new ways to put these services to use. For Uber partners and riders, that’s good news. A large group of riders interested in becoming loyal customers can grow as Uber expands its offerings—helping partners succeed.