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[–] Merva@sh.itjust.works 42 points 6 days ago (2 children)

What is an uber pool? I am imagining some sort of German engineering wonder.

[–] Hazzard@lemm.ee 42 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

It's a cheaper option, to allow your uber to "carpool", I.E. Your uber can pick up other passengers heading in the same direction to be more efficient, thus justifying your discount.

You can see why it'd be a jerk move to then get mad at the other passengers, who had no idea who they'd be pooling with, and how insane it would be to use it on the way to your wedding.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Isn’t it ironic, like somebody getting in your uber pool on your wedding day!

[–] EffortlessEffluvium@lemm.ee 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Or like picking up passengers when you’re already late

[–] Hupf@feddit.org 14 points 6 days ago

Like the romantic carriage ride that you just didn't take.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I was wondering too. Wouldn't the water get spilled in the turns?

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 14 points 6 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

You're clearly joking, but for the unaware, "Uber" is a crowdsource taxi/rideshare service. An "Uber pool" is similar to a carpool. Where you share the vehicle with other riders. Making the "Uber" vehicle, aka, someone else's car, into what is essentially a bus.

I've heard rumors that Uber is even talking about having drivers run a set route.... Like buses do.

We've come full circle.