Uber launches uberPOOL in Dhaka

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ridesharing company, has marked three years of its operation in Bangladesh by launching “UberPOOL” in Dhaka.

“UberPOOL” is a new ridesharing option that allows riders to join, or “pool”, with other riders with similar routes in the same Uber, and share the cost of the trip, Uber said during the launching ceremony at a city hotel.

The use of this service will ensure less congestion in Dhaka along with cheaper rides for passengers and longer, more-rewarding trips for drivers, Ratul Ghosh, Uber head of East India and Bangladesh said during a press briefing following the launching event.

How to request an UberPOOL ride:

-- You’ll see Pool in the app.

-- Once requested, you will get matched with the most compatible co-riders and driver nearby, and the best spot for pickup in under two minutes.

-- When your ride details are finalised, the app gives you walking directions and the ETA to pick up so you know when and where to meet your driver.

-- As you near the end of your trip, the Uber app will choose a drop off spot, notify you, and provide walking directions to your final destination.