Uber has launched ‘Schedule a Ride’ feature for its riders in over 20 cities across India. Riders can schedule an uberX or an uberGO for as little as 15 minutes to as many as 30 days in advance.
This was a top-requested service from riders around the world, especially from business travelers who use Uber rides for important meetings.
“Uber's objective to offer accessible and reliable rides goes a notch further with the introduction of 'Schedule a Ride' feature. Riders can use this feature to book a ride from 15 mins to 30 days in advance. For our driver-partners, it minimises idle time and for riders it is an additional comfort of knowing your Uber will be there when it's time to head out, said Amit Jain, President, Uber India.
Here is how it works:
● Select the preferred vehicle view (scheduled rides is currently available on uberGO and uberX only) and tap “Schedule a Ride.”
● Set the pickup date, time, location, and destination.
● Confirm the details of the upcoming trip and tap “Schedule uberX” or “Schedule uberGO”. You can cancel at anytime before your ride is on the way.
● Uber will send reminders both 24 hours and 30 minutes in advance of your pickup. You will be notified after the ride is on the way, as well as whether dynamic pricing applies.
● Currently scheduled rides is only available on uberGO and uberX and you can pay through your credit cards, debit cards, prepaid wallets and cash.
Uber’s standard cancellation policy applies to Scheduled Rides as well. Riders can cancel their Scheduled Ride anytime without penalty before the driver is en-route to their pick up.