Uber to roll out ride-share service across UK cities – but London waits
- Perry Richardson
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
Uber users across major UK cities will soon have the option to cut fares by sharing rides with other passengers travelling in the same direction. The service, called UberX Share, is set to be available nationwide by the end of June, with the exception of London.
The new offering allows riders to save up to 20% on the cost of a journey. It operates by matching users heading in similar directions and combining their trips into a single car journey. Uber claims the added travel time for shared rides will average no more than eight minutes.
A trial of the service has been running in Bristol since November 2024. According to Uber, the scheme has been particularly well used by night-time leisure travellers and commuters.
Londoners, however, will need to wait longer. Uber stated that differing local regulations mean the service will not launch in the capital until later this year.
The company has offered a similar ride-share service in the past. UberPool was suspended in March 2020 following the start of the coronavirus pandemic and has not yet returned.
Andrew Bren, Uber UK General Manager, said: “UberX Share is a game-changer for affordable, sustainable travel in the UK.
“This service not only helps riders save money, but also reduces the number of vehicles on the road, cutting emissions and helping ease congestion in our towns and cities.”
