Uber rolled out a new update that lets users search average fares and wait times for planned trips in other cities. The company said it wants to give people who are planning trips or vacations more visibility into how much it will cost to book Uber rides when they get there.
The update will give people access to fare and wait time details in approximately 10,000 cities globally, Uber says. The change rolls out starting on Tuesday, July 16th.
To find these insights, you select the “destination” box in the “plan your trip” tab and scroll down to “search in a different city.” There, it will autofill some popular choices or allow you to type in your own destination.
With the Summer Olympics set to begin later this month, Uber used Paris as an example of the type of city in which people would be interested in gaining more insight about travel. After selecting Paris, you can book a virtual car trip from any two locations to see how long the ride will last, or you can request more information about average fares and wait times. You can also reserve a ride several days in advance.
Uber said it wanted to “take the guess work” out of travel, especially with millions of people expected to make the trip to Paris for the Olympics. The company is also offering a number of other perks in connection with the Olympics, including a partnership with Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France-KLM Group, and champagne tours and river cruises bookable through the Uber app.
