Uber is reportedly testing a new ride sharing option called “Pool Chance” in Nairobi (Kenya) and will soon be available in Nigeria and Ghana.
The “Pool Chance” is a feature that lets riders heading in the same direction share the cost of the journey.
Lorraine Ondoru, Uber’s Head of Communications for East and West Africa disclosed that the service would cut costs for riders.
“We are currently trialling a new Uber ride, Pool Chance, which will cut costs for riders in Nairobi (Kenya) when they share their ride with others heading in the same direction.
“We use this approach when introducing something new, and we want to ensure the marketplace remains healthy and balanced. We will share more details once this has been officially launched.”
Uber says on the app that Pool Chance will bring the cost of rides down by up to 30%, further making its trips more affordable to riders.
The Pool Chance trip option will be available in Nigeria and Ghana and will be accessible on the UberX category.
Original Story: Techcrunch
