December 5, 2015
uberX: now up to 50% cheaper than a Taxi
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Great news, New Orleans! Today, we are excited to announce we’re dropping uberX & uberXL fares by over 20% – now up 50% cheaper than a Taxi. Whether you’re commuting to and from work, running quick errands, or just meeting friends, with these low rates you can Uber further, faster, and for less!
THE NEW uberX & uberXL RATES
With these lower-than-low rates you can Uber further, faster and for less.
| Old uberX | Old uberXL | New uberX | New uberXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $1.75 | $4.00 | $1.25 | $2.00 |
| Per Minute | $0.25 | $0.40 | $0.18 | $0.30 |
| Per Mile | $1.35 | $2.80 | $0.90 | $1.50 |
| Cancellation | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Minimum* | $5.45 | $7.45 | $5.45 | $7.45 |
*Inclusive of $1.45 safe rides fee and exclusive of current City of New Orleans per trip fee of $0.50.
HOW DO THESE FARES COMPARE?
| Fare estimate from Tulane University to Frenchmen Street | Fare estimate from Harrah’s to Commander’s Palace | Fare estimates from Pontchartrain Park to Superdome |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
$21 Taxi price, $15 old uberX price, $11 NEW uberX price | $12 Taxi price, $10 old uberX price, $7 NEW uberX price | $23 Taxi price, $16 old uberX price, $11 NEW uberX price |
All fare comparisons based on standard taxi rates. Fare may vary based on several factors including distance and time.
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