This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.
In highly populated and polluted cities, such as Mexico City, it may be somewhat complicated to have your own car. That’s why many ask for Uber … but even that still adds to the traffic.
There is also the option of UberPool, but even that doesn’t cover larger groups wanting to get to specific destinations at the same time. How about a bigger transport that you can share with even more people? And obviously, much cheaper.
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Uber confirmed with The Verge that it is testing this modality in Mexico. For now, this is what is officially known from the mouth of Dara Khosrowshahi; CEO of the company:
In Mexico City we are experimenting with high capacity vehicles. If you look at Lagos (Nigeria), the high-capacity vehicles that are part of the dense urban transport is something that has existed for a long time. Those vans transport passengers to the outskirts have been out there for a long time.
Its operation is based on schedules that are not dynamic and prices that won’t change. Therefore, there is much that is due and can be improved. But nothing more.
This mode works for BUSSI, an app in Mexico that provides a truck service with specific stops and reservations made on an app on your cell phone. You are charged, you arrive at the place and that’s it; It’s time to leave.
Of course, with BUSSI, there are stops and routes already assigned, and this is where the doubt comes in. The new feature by Uber will be more UberPool style, where the route is made depending on the users that request service in the same area and whether or not there will be specific stops. Will they go to your house for you or will you have to find them at one point? Hopefully, Uber will have the details hammered out soon.
What is a fact is that this service will be safer than a conventional truck, at least the app will have all the data of your fellow travelers and will be less likely to assault you, and it is appreciated.
This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.
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