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Uber Unveils Route Share and Cost-Saving Features at GO-GET 2025

The ride-hailing giant's new initiatives aim to make commuting and deliveries more affordable, with Route Share offering fixed-route rides up to 50% cheaper than UberX.

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Overview

  • Route Share, Uber's new fixed-route ride option, is now live in seven major U.S. cities, offering pickups every 20 minutes during weekday commute hours at up to half the cost of UberX.
  • Uber expanded its ride-pass options with a $2.99 Price Lock Pass and prepaid ride bundles, providing predictable pricing and discounts for frequent riders.
  • The company introduced the Dine Out feature in partnership with OpenTable, enabling in-app restaurant reservations and ride discounts across six countries.
  • Uber Eats will launch a Savings Slider later this year, allowing users to save 15–20% on groceries by selecting cheaper product alternatives.
  • Autonomous vehicle partnerships with Volkswagen and Waymo are progressing, with plans to scale robotaxi fleets and integrate shared rides into autonomous services by 2026.