Uber aims to decongest Dhaka with UberPOOL launch

Ride-sharing company Uber marked its 3 years of operations in Bangladesh by launching the much awaited ‘UberPOOL’ in Dhaka.

With millions of trips completed in the past 3 years and with thousands of new weekly partner sign ups, Bangladesh is one of the key markets for Uber’s global portfolio.  

‘UberPOOL’ is a new ridesharing option that allows riders to join, or ‘POOL’ with other riders with similar routes in the same Uber, and share the cost of the trip, according to a media release.  

The trip fare on UberPOOL can be up to 40 per cent lower than the UberX fare for the same distance.

Shared rides like UberPOOL are all about getting more people into fewer cars.  It means cheaper rides for passengers, longer, more-rewarding trips for drivers, and less congestion for cities over time.

With the capability to match riders optimally and provide better, shorter, and faster routes with fewer detours, UberPOOL delivers an affordable and consistent option to consumers, the release adds.

How to request an UberPOOL ride:

• Riders will see Pool in the app.
• Once requested, they will get matched with the most compatible co-riders and a driver nearby, and the best spot for pickup in under 2 minutes.
• When the ride details are finalised, the app will give walking directions and the ETA to pick up so the riders know when and where to meet the driver.
• As riders will get near the end of their trip, the Uber app will choose a drop off spot, notify them, and provide walking directions to the final destination.