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In a bid to enhance the travel experience for its users, Uber has introduced the much-anticipated round trip feature on its flagship long-distance product, Intercity. This innovative addition allows passengers to book single or multi-day return trips on outstation travels while retaining the same car and driver for the entire journey.
Key Features of Uber Intercity Round Trips:
- Flexible Booking Options: The round-trip feature is now live across all cities, providing users with a significantly higher level of flexibility and convenience during their business or leisure trips. Passengers can effortlessly book outstation round trips for up to 5 days, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted travel experience.
- Advance Booking Capability: Uber’s Intercity now offers the option to reserve rides up to 90 days in advance. This feature is designed to facilitate better journey planning for users with pre-planned outstation travel, allowing them to secure their transportation well ahead of time.
- Driver and Vehicle Continuity: Throughout the entire duration of the round trip, passengers will have the same vehicle and driver accompanying them. This ensures a consistent and reliable travel experience, with the added benefit of building rapport with the driver.
- Adding Stops Along the Way: Uber recognizes the diverse needs of its users during long-distance travel. With the round trip feature, riders have the enhanced flexibility of adding multiple stops along the way, catering to their specific requirements.
- Comprehensive Fare Structure: The fare for round trips includes waiting time and, for multi-day trips, overnight lodging fees. This comprehensive pricing structure ensures that drivers are appropriately compensated for their time, providing an added incentive for their participation.
Shweta Mantri, Head of New Mobility, expressed her excitement about the launch, stating, “This innovative feature caters to a whole new set of travellers who seek extended flexibility and convenience. Outstation travel in taxis has largely been an unorganized market so far, and Intercity round trips change that game entirely with the host safety and tracking features available on all Uber rides.”
By introducing Intercity Round Trips, Uber aims to redefine the future of long-distance road travel, eliminating the need for manual bookings of local taxi services and enhancing safety and reliability through the app’s tracking features. The feature is expected to resonate with users who value extended flexibility and a seamless travel experience.
How to Book an Intercity Round Trip:
- Click on ‘Intercity’ from the suggestions bar or click ‘See all’ if not visible on the home screen.
- Select ‘Round Trip’ and enter your destination.
- Choose between ‘Leave Now’ for immediate requirements or ‘Reserve’ for pre-booking for a later date and time.
- Enter your pick-up date and time for reservation.
- Select your return date and time, with the option to keep the car for up to 5 days.
- Choose your preferred vehicle type.
- Review all booking details on the confirmation screen and book your round trip with ease.
