Uber today, announced the launch of Uber Lite, a lighter version of
Uber Lite has a new interface was designed to make booking rides quicker and lighter in low connectivity, on basic Android phones, and for people with limited data plans.
Lola Kassim, General Manager for Uber in West Africa talked about the release of the app, “Many citizens within Ghana, actively use Uber to travel for various reasons. With consumers requesting better, lighter versions of their
What Makes Uber Lite Different From The Uber App
- Light on your phone: Uber Lite is less than 5MB to download (that’s equivalent to just 3 selfies). A smaller app frees up space for actual selfies and other apps. And, with
a 300-millisecond response time (literally the blink of the eye), the booking process is fast even in low connectivity. - Guided Pickups: Uber Lite guides users through the request experience by detecting their current location, so minimal typing is required. If it can’t detect your location because of GPS or network issues, it guides you to choose popular landmarks nearby like Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the Black Star Gate.
- Tap Over Type: Uber Lite makes picking your destination as easy as a tap of a button. Instead of typing where you are, you can choose a nearby point of interest. Additionally, the app stores the city’s top places so that even when you are offline, no network is needed for them to appear. And the more you use Uber Lite, the smarter the app gets. It learns where you go most often, and surfaces those options first. This feature is particularly convenient for people with phones with smaller screens.
- Maps On Demand: To keep the app light and fast, maps in Uber Lite are not loaded by
default, but are available with a tap when you need them.
Editor’s Note: Uber Lite is not currently available in the GH Google App store. We’ll contact Uber for information when it will officially go live.
