Uber makes it easy to find your ride to the airport | CNN Business
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Uber unveiled some new product features on Tuesday aimed at making it easier to find your ride at the airport.
The ride-hailing company said it was adding step-by-step directions to the app to guide people through the airport and get them seamlessly from the gate to the Uber pickup location. The new instructions, which are available at more than 30 airports around the world to begin with, include photos showing what you’ll see at the airport as you navigate your way to your trip.
In addition to helping riders and drivers get to the right place, the update also aims to reduce traffic congestion and drivers’ idle time on the sidewalk. Some of the U.S. airports where this feature will be available include New York City’s three major airports (John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty), as well as Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Airport and Miami International Airport.
“With the return of travel, we’ve been innovating in ways to redesign your airport experience from start to finish so that you not only get to and from the airport, but also get through it with less stress,” he said Jen You. head of travel product at Uber, in a statement. “Our new series of products and features will help you plan your next trips and make your trip to the airport smoother than ever.”
Uber ( UBER ) also said Tuesday it will soon launch a new feature that includes a walk time estimate to help people more accurately plan how long it will take to get to baggage claim and when to call their ride next to disembark Finally, the company said it was expanding its Uber ( UBER ) booking offerings (which allow users to book a ride up to 90 days in advance) so travelers can book flights, hotels and Uber ( UBER ) rides for to the next trips at the same time.
The move comes just ahead of the spring holiday travel season, and after the Transportation Security Administration said last month that it is preparing for increased passenger volume this spring as trends in trips are starting to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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