Overview

• Route Share will debut in Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, and Baltimore, with more cities expected to follow.
• The service operates on fixed routes with pickups every 20 minutes during weekday rush hours, morning and evening.
• Riders walk to designated pickup points and share rides with up to two other passengers, offering a more affordable alternative to UberX.
• Uber positions Route Share as complementary to public transit, aiming to reduce car ownership and explore commuter-benefit partnerships with employers.
• Social media users and industry observers have compared the service to traditional buses, highlighting its similarities to public transport.