Uber Technologies, Inc. is famously known as Uber is an American transportation company, based in San Francisco. They are widely known for offering services like a vehicle for hire, package and food delivery, courier, and freight transport. Uber has made the job of its customers easier by just downloading the app and booking a ride anywhere. Uber is a ride-sharing company that hires drivers who are independent contractors to allow passengers to ride and pay them with the fare for the distance traveled.
What’s the difference between UberX and UberXL?
As you know that on-demand, Uber obeys your request to travel anywhere and pay in cash or online. But, they also provide you with a variety of service options from cheaper to luxurious rides like UberX and UberXL.
UberX is an economy ride that allows only 4 passengers throughout the ride. The UberX cars are usually four-door sedan cars like Honda Accord and Toyota Prius that only fit 4 people in a good space.
UberXL is a luxurious ride that allows only 6 passengers throughout the ride. The UberXL cars are usually an SUV or a minivan.
Steps to ride with UberX or UberXL:
- Request a ride by opening the Uber app
- Type your destination in the ‘Where to’ box
- Confirm your pickup address
- Scroll to the ride option
- Tap on a different ride and select your ride option
- Wait until you match with the nearby driver
- Check their vehicle details and track their arrival
- Cross-check the vehicle details and driver’s name and one-time password before getting inside the vehicle
- The payment will automatically appear on the screen and you can hop out and rate the driver’s ride
Cost of Uber rides
Upfront price: Usually, Uber rides show you the estimated price of your ride up front, once you type your destination. Regardless of the UberX and UberXL options, you may have to type the place to get an estimated rate. But, to get an overall gist, UberXL may be slightly more expensive than UberX rides as it is a luxurious ride of six-seaters. The upfront prices are always fixed once you confirm the booking and will not change at your destination point.
Post-trip price: Another way they use is showing you the estimated price of the ride calculated based on time and distance traveled.
Example of the prices of different ride types
The examples mentioned below may vary as per the cost per mile and minute. It may also vary according to the distance and the area you travel in. So, it is always better to check with the Uber app before the ride. These examples have been roughly calculated according to a 10-minute distance of up to 2 miles.
- UberX: $6.50 – $10
- Uber Comfort: $10 – $12
- UberXL: $10 – $13
- Uber Black: $20 – $27
- Uber Black SUV: $30 – $37
- Uber Select: $16 – $22
Can there be a surge in Uber prices?
Yes. Especially when there is a high demand for the driver during a tough time in a specific area where it may be difficult to travel, there may be a surge in the price, which is also known as dynamic pricing. You may find that alert while booking a ride as ‘the ride price may be a little higher than normal’. You will not usually find the exact surge in the price but if you find the price to be too high than usual, you can wait for a few more minutes to check the price again.
What is the cancellation fee?
There are certain fees and tolls that Uber may cost you. The cancellation fee is the fee that may be charged to you if you choose to cancel your ride after booking it or take a longer time to arrive at the pickup location. It comes to around $5, which may be added when you book your ride the next time. The toll price may be passed on to the passenger if you cross the toll. It will be mentioned upfront when you book the ride and you need not give any coins or money when you cross a toll. You can pay it once you arrive at your destination. The airport surcharges are charged at certain points at the airport that the passenger pays. It will also be included during the estimation of the ride.
Conclusion
Uber has a wide range of services for its customers. They are popular because of their user-friendly app, which provides several offers, option to reserve your ride for a particular time, travel to an outstation, and opt for any type of ride from cheapest to luxurious ride as per your need. They aim to offer the best transport services without any trouble and thrive from suggested feedback and reviews the customers provide them. You can easily install the Uber app on your Apple or Android mobile phone to book yourself a ride.
