Uber taps into public transport network
20 August 2019
Uber is integrating
public transport
information into its app in an exciting new collaboration between the
ride sharing company and
Transport for NSW.
Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the app’s new
function will encourage more people out of their cars and on to the
public transport network by connecting customers with the latest bus,
train, Metro and ferry options all on the one integrated platform.
“We welcome the decision by Uber to choose
Sydney as the first city in
the Southern Hemisphere to benefit from up to date public transport
information within its ride sharing app,” Mr Constance said.
“This collaboration will help people make better decisions on how to get
around the city and reduce congestion on our
roads.
“When customers enter their destination in the Uber app they’ll see
‘public transport’ as an option. Nearby transport hubs, timetable and
pricing information will be displayed on the screen of their smart
phone, making them even more aware of alternative options to using a
car.”
The app provides real time departure and arrival times and customers can
also receive walking directions to and from the public transport stop to
their destination.
Head of Cities for Uber Australia & New Zealand Kate Stannett said
Sydney is the fourth city in the world to have Uber’s new in-app
transport upgrade following Denver, Boston and London.
“Uber is looking beyond ridesharing to becoming a true transport
platform. We want to help people replace their private car with their
phone. To do this people need an alternative that is faster, easier and
cheaper than owning your own car,” she said.
“An integrated platform of different transport options aims to reduce
congestion on our roads. This is good for everyone, including rideshare
drivers and riders using the Uber app.
“It’s a credit to the
NSW Government, which was at the forefront of
ridesharing legislation globally, that we’re able to bring this
innovative technology to Sydney.”
This is the first stage of Uber’s integration with public transport.
Transport for NSW is also working with Uber to provide ticketing and
payment functionality within the Uber app.
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