Now sync your air travel with Uber via email integration in India

Ride-hailing major Uber today announced a new feature allowing riders in India to sync their air travel plans with the platform via email integration.

This will allow riders pre-book their rides, while being assisted with pre-filled dates and times on their Uber app, corresponding to their flight, saving them the hassle of booking a trip at the last moment.

According to Uber India, the feature is optional and will require riders to sync their email IDs with their Uber app to be able to access it.


Among other new tools, Uber Reserve trips will be available to be booked up to 90 days in advance.

"This extension will allow for better planning when it comes to reserving a ride, including to the airport. This also gives driver partners the added advantage of being able to lock in their potential earnings, and plan their time better," said the ride-hailing platform.

Allowing flyers to better utilise their time at airports, the Uber app now features a step-by-step wayfinding guide, assisting riders on their way from the gate all the way to the Uber pickup zones.

The feature is being rolled out across 13 of the busiest airports in the country.

Additionally, riders at select airports will also see the approximate walking time from their gate to the pickup zone, helping them plan their journey accurately.

For drivers, the Uber driver app will now show the approximate waiting time at the airport before drivers can expect to get a ride, the number of cars in queue, and the number of expected flight arrivals over the next hour, the company said.

FAQs

What is Uber Reserve?
Uber Reserve is a paid scheduled ride option that allows you to order rides up to 30 days in advance or up to 90 days in advance depending on the city you're requesting from. Reserve requests must be scheduled at least 30 minutes in advance and can be cancelled without charge up to an hour before the start of the ride. They also have unique features such as upfront driver assignment, early arrival, and wait time.

How much deoes Uber Reserve Cost?
The estimated price of all scheduled trip options will be displayed at the time of booking. This estimation for an Uber Reserve request will be a combination of the chosen product's price-range and a booking fee.

Can I cancel an Uber Reserve ride?
You can cancel an Uber Reserve request at no charge up to an hour before the start of the ride. However, you will be responsible for the ride fare if the request is cancelled within an hour of the scheduled start time. The fee applied when this happens may vary, depending on the type of reservations: