introduction to uber pool condensed mobile version
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What is uberPOOL?uberPOOL is the true definition of ridesharing, connecting riders with other riders on similar routes
uberPOOL is an innovation designed to change Miami’s transportation network for the better. By accepting uberPOOL trips, you can:
Advantages of uberPOOL
Decrease Traffic & City Congestion
Stay Busier & Earn More!!Help The Environment
Stay Busier & Earn More• uberPOOL increases demand among riders • uberPOOL trips are longer than uberX trips on
average• Lets you make money when you pick up
passengersuberX Experience uberPOOL Experience
uberPOOL Pickup Area• Includes Downtown, Wynwood,
Miami Beach, Brickell, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne
• Riders can only request uberPOOL if pickup location is INSIDE the POOL pickup area
• Partners CANNOT receive uberPOOL requests while outside the POOL pickup area
uberPOOL Dropoff Area• Extends to the border between
Dade and Broward, west to include Doral, and south to include North Kendall
• Riders still need to be within previously shown pickup area to request a POOL trip
• Shorter trips = less money• Decreases the reliability of uberPOOL which leads to less
demand• A HUGE portion of trips are uberPOOL trips and it's growing
every day!Average uberX
Partner Fare
$13.49
Average matched uberPOOL Partner Fare
$19.50
What happens when you don’t accept 2nd rider requests?
Driver Expectations
Acceptance rate for uberPOOL requests
90%
uberPOOL is still new, so always have
KindnessPatienceRespect
Only cancel trips after waiting
2 Min.
How does a rider request uberPOOL?
1. Set your pickup location in the Uber app.
2. Enter your destination.
3. Confirm your trip details by tapping “Set Pickup Location”.
4. Choose how many seats you need.
5. Save money by sharing your car with another rider and tapping “Request POOL”.OR
Save time by getting your own car and tapping “Request uberX”.
Second Rider Requests
Remind Riders that they requested uberPOOL
before you begin a trip:
“You’ve requested uberPOOL, and there
may be additional pickups during this
trip.”
If you don’t accept these requests:
• Negatively affects your acceptance rate
• Creates a poor experience for Uber
Riders
If Riders push back you can remind them:
“In order to make the POOL experience the
best for everyone, Uber expects me to
accept these requests.”
How are we making uberPOOL better?
Educating Riders Smaller VehiclesOptimizing Second Rider Requests
FAQs
Is it okay to accept a second request in the middle of an uberPOOL trip?Yes, partners are expected to accept the 2nd request. There is no need to ask for permission from the 1st passenger
Do riders need to enter in their destinations for uberPOOL trips? Yes, uberPOOL riders must enter their pickup and drop off locations when requesting an uberPOOL in order to ensure an efficient trip match
No. There are no round trips, no additional trips, no changing destinations mid-trip. They can request a new ride when they get to their originally selected destination.
Can riders change destination mid-trip?
How many riders can be picked up for every uberPOOL request?Maximum of two people per uberPOOL pick up to ensure there is room for everyone
How long do I have to wait for uberPOOL passengers?Two minutes total. After one minute, call the rider. After two minutes, feel free to cancel that trip request
Will I get separate ratings for each passenger? Yes, each rider will give the driver a separate rating
Can I try uberPOOL as a rider?Yes! If you don’t have a rider account yet, sign up for Uber and take your first POOL ride free using promo code PARTNERPOOL
Thank You!