Uber Driver Requirements: 4 Things to Know

UBER X- PASSENGER SERVICE

UBER X
Uber X is most famous private car service which is offered by Uber.
It is referred commonly as option of low cost to the passengers.
This allows the passengers for quickly arriving at the destination at a quite
reasonable price.
Despite being budget option, the experience would be worth the money.

UBER X (CONTINUED)
Strict models as well as year requirements of every vehicles are there for
Uber.
Uber X is least expensive service of private car that is available.
Uber X could have 4 passengers.
They are normally sedans like Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Uber X could comfortably carry 4 passengers at least.
Condition of car should be good enough.
The car should be of 2006 or newer.
Car should have 4 doors, working A/C, 5 working seat belts and heat.
Driver should be minimum of 21 years of age and should pass background
check.

CAR LIST OF UBER X
 Toyota Prius
 Dodge Charger
 Kia Optima and Sorento
 Chrysler 300 and 200
 Nissan Altima
 Chevrolet Equinox
 Ford Crown Victoria
 Honda Accord

CAR LIST OF UBER X
 Ford Escape
 Toyota Camry
 Ford Escort
 Ford Fusion
 BMW 3 Series
 Nissan Maxima
 Hummer H3

ADVANTAGES OF UBER X
Cashless: Passengers could just pay by online transactions and no cash is
used for payment.
Convenient: Passengers do not need to wait for long time for cab service,
they could hail Uber X from any place and have the cab within few minutes.
Competitive Pricing: Uber X is much lesser expensive when compared with
other cab services and traditional taxis.

ADVANTAGES OF UBER X (CONTINUED)
Professional Service: Once an assignment is accepted by a driver,
passengers could track the route and position of the driver. Passengers
could communicate with the drivers if needed.
Flexible and Safer for Drivers: Safety is most essential advantage for the
drivers who work with Uber. Unsafe behavior’s reports towards drivers or
low ratings consistently could cause deactivation of account.

DISADVANTAGES OF UBER X
Surge Pricing: Uber X’s surge pricing is major annoyance and controversial
for many customers. Surge pricing of Uber X depends on number of cars
available and number of passengers looking for ride.
Trip Cancellations: However, Uber is more convenient and cheaper than
service of local car, trip cancellations from the drivers could cause problems
to plans of the passengers.

DISADVANTAGES OF UBER X (CONTINUED)
Safety Concerns: Though safety concerns has positive effective through
increasing supply of the drivers, the drivers are not as motivated in reaching
higher standards of safety and professionalism.
Low Fares: Earnings of drivers are negatively affected by the low prices.
Drivers have to work much longer hours for earning income comparable
with what they used to earn.

BUSINESS MODEL
Uber’s business model falls under category of Aggregator Business Model.
Through such kind of model, firm would organize and collect different
elements which make up service and also make the service available for the
passengers.
In case of business model of Uber, service pertains to the cab rides. A
contract is signed by the collaborators with Uber.

BUSINESS MODEL (CONTINUED)
Target Audience
Uber is platform application for social groups and all age.
College and office goers fins this useful in booking Uber ride in case for
unavailability for public transport’s other forms.
Uber provides cheaper alternative when compared with private cars.

BUSINESS MODEL (CONTINUED)
Substitute of Taxis
No refusal is there unless the driver cannot make it within time to location.
The system for rating and reviewing a ride along with complaining in case
of mishap.
Driver could be contacted and his every details are shown to client.
Rates are considerably reduced in Uber X.

PAYMENT SYSTEM
Electronic payment is used by Uber X, where the payment is done by
transactions of paperless money.
Electronic payments’ mode are debit card, credit card, e-money and smart
card, which are used for making the transactions for the rides.
This helps the passengers to have a hassle free trip.

SECURITY SYSTEM
Safety features: Passengers could share their trip details. The trip could be
tracked during the ride.
Inclusive community: Numerous drivers and riders share set of the
community guidelines, which holds one another accountable for doing right
thing.
Support every time: Trained team is available always. They could be reached
through the app of Uber about safety concerns.

SECURITY SYSTEM (CONTINUED)
Driver Safety: 24/7 support could be counted every time with safety
concerns or any questions. The details of the trip could be shared through the
app of Uber.
Rider Safety: There are numerous rides requested per day Each rider could
access safety features that is built within the app of Uber. Each ride has
support team if required.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Verify Ride: For making sure about the right ride, the passenger would
receive unique pin of 4 digit provided to driver. Driver would be able to
start ride within the app of Uber once correct Pin is verified.
On-trip reporting: Starting with the select markets, the passengers does not
need to wait till after the passenger get out of car for reporting problem to
the Uber.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (CONTINUED)
Improved Check of Real Id: Check of real time ID is used that helps in
ensuring that driver of the ride matches with account in the app of Uber.
Alerts of Bike Lane: Passengers should receive notification of in-app while
they are dropped near bike lane. The reminder would make sure that riders
look out for cyclists before opening the door. This could improve safety of
everyone.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (CONTINUED)
Ubiquitous application: Mobile devices changed way people live within
radical ways, becoming integral tool of per day living. Passengers could
book cab by using app of Uber within minutes.
With rolling out form 4G connectivity within mobile networks, the users
are experiencing more reliable and faster use of application of Uber.

EMERGING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES (CONTINUED)
New services for payment: Convenience is crucial value proposition which
is related to Uber. Secure, efficient and faster payment options played big
role to drive growth of market of Uber company.
Emergency Number: Emergency number is added in the application of Uber
in case of any emergencies or for reporting any kind of issues.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Uber is not about booking a cab ride. Like other organizations, Uber could
establish dominance within other market sectors.
Uber could do same like others in every area of transport.
It could be taxi, subway, freight or hire cars.

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