Uber’s New “Scheduled Rides” Feature Moves to London

Those in London are the first in Europe to receive Uber’s new “scheduled rides” feature. Londoners may now schedule Uber rides from thirty minutes, or even up to thirty days, in advance.

Uber’s Newest Feature

Founded in 2009, American company Uber connects riders with drivers in cities across the world. The premise of the company is to pair up people with a car for those in search of a ride. The service, which is dependent on Google Maps, isn’t without its issues, but for anyone without a way to get from here to there, it’s an easy way to get to where you want to go.

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The new “scheduled rides” feature was first rolled out for users with a business profile, but plans were made to roll it out to all users within a few weeks. Uber stated that many business users were clamoring for the scheduling feature. Now, they will enjoy the ease of getting around without the hassle.

It’s not a particularly surprising move. The feature comes a month after competitor Lyft began offering the same type of service for its customers.

Who Uses Uber’s Scheduling Feature

The new scheduling feature is a boon for users wanting to snag an early ride to the airport. Before, Uber users would have to either book a taxi or try to use Uber and hope that someone would actually show up with time to spare.

But now, users can easily pre-schedule their Uber rides with ease, helping to take the stress out of getting to the airport. For travelers, there’s no need to navigate unfamiliar streets. Uber drivers often know not only how to get from Point A to Point B, but great sites of interest along the way.

The new scheduling feature is easy to use. From within the Uber app, users simply click on “Schedule a Ride” located on the main screen. From there, choose the pickup time, and the date, as far as thirty days out. Add your pickup location and — it’s a date.

Uber’s Scheduling Feature

Uber’s popularity isn’t quite the same as it is in the US. Uber’s spread into London hasn’t been as well-received. Cab drivers came out in droves to protest Uber’s appearance overseas, and the different, less strict, legal requirements that Uber drivers are held to.

But Uber users are thrilled at having a new, inexpensive way to get to where they need to go. Will Uber become as popular in Europe as it is in the US? Only time will tell.

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