INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
For the first time, Uber will make contextual, personalized suggestions about the best way to get from point A to point B
amidst its multi-modal fleet
Might need extra room for luggage on your way to the airport UberXL and SUV will appear
dynamically recommends different ride typesIn particular, Uber could block disruption by scooter-specific startups like Spin, Bird or Skip
to try a bike or scooter for quick trips when congestion is thick, thanks to its new in-house traffic estimates.Uber Director of Product
based on your trip length, destination type and personal ride history
to offer both Pools and Express Pools
Uber will even point you to nicer vehicles like Black cars or XLs if UberX is surging to the point that their prices are similar
If you want to compare all the options manually, you can tap to see a list with all the specs and prices lined up.Beyond ride
Finally, in the coming weeks Uber will add a dynamic message bar to the center of the homescreen
Here, depending on your pickup and drop off, it could show instructions for hailing from an airport, a discount offer, a birthday message or
rentals and even multi-leg trips into its recommendations
A study found the introduction of JUMP bikes to one city led to a 15 percent increase in total Uber + JUMP trips, even though Uber use
from straying to multi-modal competitors like Lyft
