Users have to enter the pickup and drop locations in the app and they will be provided with a fare estimate.
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Currently, the ride scheduling option is available on uberGO and uberX only.
Uber said there wouldn’t be any difference between scheduled and regular bookings for drivers. The idea is to save as much time as possible for the driver and the commuter both. The “Schedule Ride” will be available to riders across 20 cities in India. You can pay through your credit cards, debit cards, prepaid wallets, and even cash.
Uber is now taking reservations for prearranged rides in NY, taking aim at another piece of the for-hire taxi industry.
The service will be available to every Uber user in NY, on the app’s low-priced ride called UberX. The app integration is already live, Ola confirmed.
The San Francisco-based company that once focused on immediate hails is branching out to more traditional black auto services. Starting from Bengaluru, it is now functional in 28 Indian cities. It lets customers book rides up to 30 days in advance. They can also avail the same service via Yatra’s website as well.
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Uber for Business (U4B), our ride management platform built for companies big and small, gives employees safe, reliable, and easy to expense rides globally. Uber has dropped a hint that booking a cab in advance won’t save you from dynamic pricing. This partnership extends to the 28 cities where Uber operates in India.
