Uber is also offering a way to lock in the price for a specific route by paying a subscription charge, as well as a prepaid pass, in which you buy your bus – sorry, Route Share – fare in a pack of up to 20 ahead of time for a discount. Ride passes will also be made available for teenagers, “making the school run… easier than ever”.

A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.

Uber is launching a new, more budget-friendly rideshare option for some Philadelphians who use the service for their daily commutes. The program, called Route Share, is set to be “Uber’s most affordable ride option,