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Uber’s #POOLSquad made a positive impact on the road and the environment

Traffic congestion is an everyday reality – anytime, anywhere, for everyone in Manila. With the help of uberPOOL, an innovative product that enables people going in the same direction at the same time to share the journey, Uber is reinventing #SquadGoals and inviting Filipinos to (car)pool together to save fuel, cut emissions and reduce kilometers driven on the road.

Through the #POOLSquad competition, in just three weeks, participating teams saved 703,000 kilometers and 33,000 liters of fuel and even reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 77 metric tons.

With celebrities, athletes, and social influencers as captains of the three squads, each team rallied their followers to use uberPOOL and help get more Filipinos into fewer cars. Riders could choose the squad they wanted to belong to:

UberPoolSquad

Today Uber confirmed the winner of the #POOLSquad initiative – Squad MOVE – with the most kilometers saved by sharing rides on uberPOOL. Its top 50 riders were awarded up to 50 free uberPOOL rides. At the same time, Uber awarded 20 riders, regardless of squad, up to P10,000 worth of Uber credits for having the most number of rides taken during the competition’s duration. Top riders took almost 60 uberPOOL trips over the course of the 21-day campaign.

“#POOLSquad has proven that uberPOOL can significantly help in reducing traffic congestion in Metro Manila while dramatically reducing every riders carbon footprint,” said Uber Philippines General Manager, Laurence Cua. “We hope that more riders join us in this ridesharing revolution by requesting an uberPOOL ride. Together we can change our roads by getting more people into fewer cars.”

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TV Actor Daniel Matsunaga shared: “I spend at least four hours a day stuck in traffic which I could have spent doing something else.” Wil shared how traffic congestion has forced him to make adjustments in his social life.”

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YouTuber Wil Dasovich from Squad Impact said: “I rarely attend social events or visit anyone after 4:00 PM mostly due to the intensity of traffic. It would be a lot better for everyone if we could do something about it.”

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It’s Showtime host Karylle Yuzon of Squad Change adds, “It is important for people to know that traffic congestion is not only a waste of time and money, but also impacts our economy.”

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Sharing her view on carpooling and its effect on the environment, Squad Move member Kim Baranda shared, “Carpooling really does reduce the number of cars on the road. In few weeks’ time, thousands of cars have already been taken off the road.”

Former UAAP Season 75 Volleyball MVP Ara Galang of Squad Change adds, “Through carpooling, we are also able to help the environment through the reduction of our carbon footprint.”

Learn more about #POOLsquad via UberPoolSquad.ph

Have you tried uberPOOL yet?

Basically, it’s the Uber’s carpool offering which was launched here in the Philippines last June of this year. Through this, riders can save up to 25% of their uberX fare, which is one of Uber’s cheapest services.

How does it work?
People going in the same direction or near with each other and requested an Uber have the opportunity to share both the ride and fare through uberPOOL. Ultimately focused on the bigger picture, Uber makes it possible for uberPOOL riders to be part of their mission to cut congestion and pollution in Manila at a lower cost. With a simple press of a button, riders can get an affordable ride across town within minutes at any time of day or night. You can only use uberPOOL through uberX and this can be used either you pay cash or credit card.

What’s the difference of uberPOOL with other Uber services?
The fare is fixed and of course, since it’s a carpool, you may have 2-3 passengers with you throughout the trip.

What if I didn’t have any other passengers with me?
It is alright. You will still pay the fixed price you saw on the process of your booking.

Is it safe?
Of course, it is. Everyone in Uber undergoes the extensive screening process.

How to book an uberPOOL?

1. Open the Uber app.

2. Enter your pick-up location and destination and make sure at the bottom, you chose uberX.

3. Once you have entered your pick-up location and destination, Uber then will retrieve the price. On the left part, you can see the option “uberPOOL” with the fixed price you will pay then request shared car.

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4. You’ll see your driver’s detail straight away–name, photo and the details of the car.

5. It will then match you with another passenger near your area who also requested for the uberPOOL. The passenger will either be in the car at the start of your trip, in which case you’ll see their name in advance or your driver will pick them up along the way, in which case Uber will notify you via the app.

6. At the end of the trip, you’ll pay just like a normal trip and receive an electronic receipt.

“The hassle and stress caused by heavy traffic has always been our concern. At Uber, we’ve made it our mission to decongest Manila through affordable, safe, convenient, and shareable rides,” said Laurence Cua, Uber Philippines General Manager. “By using uberPOOL, riders are not only able to secure a more affordable trip, but they are also able to help decrease traffic congestion in the metro.”

Just 40 days since its launch here in Metro Manila, there has been more than 73,000 unique riders who used uberPOOL. By sharing a ride, these riders were able to save more than 578,000 kilometers and 27,200 liters of fuel. To add to this, uberPOOL helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 64,000 kilograms by getting more people in fewer cars. To further understand how it works:

Our verdict:
uberPOOL is convenient and safe. It is perfect for those people who wants to arrive at their destination without the hassle and who wants to save money.  If you’re just going to the mall or to have a leisure time, then this is the perfect option for your commute! If you have any urgent matters and you want to try uberPOOL, make sure to book 30 minutes or an hour before. Or you can always book other Uber services like uberX which you’re the only passenger or Black car.

You can also meet new friends with uberPOOL just like what happened to our news editor, Sabina Cruz, who personally uses uberPOOL and met a woman who’s a die-hard fan of James Deakin. #WhyIUber

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Indulge Together: #UberIceCream in the streets of Manila this FRIDAY!

Share your favorite ice-cold treat with your friends and loved ones with #UberIceCream: Indulge Together.

Uber Ice Cream is happening in over 400 cities in 69 countries around the world this July 15!

This year, Uber partnered with Unilever in creating magical ice cream delivery experiences for riders by delivering Magnum Infinity ice cream bars in various areas across the globe.

“Uber, aside from helping in decongesting Metro Manila’s streets, aims to help people indulge together through our common passion for ice cream,” stated Laurence Cua, Uber Philippines general manager. “This year, we are bringing this big Uber ice cream social to over 400 cities worldwide and over a million people will enjoy their favorite ice cream together.”

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To participate:

1. Simply open your Uber app between 11am to 3pm (until supplies last!)

2. Set your location, and request “ICE CREAM”

3. Once connected, order away and your special Magnum ice cream bars will be delivered curbside in minutes. Runners will deliver four bars of Magnum ice cream for a discounted rate of just Php199 and together with the delectable frozen treat every delivery comes with a surprise. Uber Ice Cream will be available in the following areas within Metro Manila:

– Legaspi and Salcedo Villages, Makati
– Greenhills, San Juan
– Ortigas Center, Pasig
– The Fort BGC, Taguig
– Eastwood, Quezon City
– Katipunan, Quezon City
– Alabang, Muntinlupa
– Taft Ave., Manila
– Cubao, Quezon City

This Friday, Uber is encouraging everyone to take a few minutes off your day and enjoy ice cream with your friends and family. To mark the event, participants can take a groupie while enjoying their Magnum bars and share it through their social media pages and use the hashtag #UberIceCream.

For more information about Uber Ice Cream, please visit t.uber.com/ubericecreamph2016

uberHOP expands pickup points to Quezon City during rush hour

MANILA, Philippines — Uber, the world’s leading ridesharing application, introduces new routes for its uberHOP service to serve commuters in Quezon City that promises to help commuters save time while ensuring that their trip is safe and comfortable.

uberHOP, launched in the country in January 2016, is an option that enables multiple people heading in the same direction to share a ride during peak hours. Its goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve urban mobility, by putting more people in fewer cars.

Riders who travel between QC to Makati or Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig can now commute conveniently and affordably by booking an uberHOP ride with just a few taps on their smartphones.

uberHOP will pick up passengers from TriNoma Mall in Quezon City and drop them off at Tower One, Ayala Avenue in Makati or Net Quad in 31st Street, BGC. A one way fare will cost P120 to both destinations and a vehicle will be available on-demand. To book an uberHOP, simply open the Uber app and choose the uberHOP option. From there, select from predetermined routes indicated in the app and head to the nearest pickup location.

According to Laurence Cua, Uber Philippines General Manager, the trips from TriNoma to the central business districts of Makati and BGC are intentionally scheduled during the peak traffic hours of 6:30AM to 8:30AM, when demand for transportation is greatest. “We’re taking steps to make sure that commuters get reliable and convenient rides every morning and uberHOP has been very well received by the people of Metro Manila, with many asking for more routes. So after our recent addition of  routes in Ortigas, we are excited to bring uberHOP to the commuters of Quezon City.”

Manila is only the third city in the world where uberHOP has been introduced, following Seattle, Washington and Toronto, Canada. Here’s how uberHOP works:

Here are the updated uberHOP routes all over Metro Manila:

AM (6:30AM to 8:30AM)
● TriNoma Mall, Quezon City to Ayala Triangle, Makati
● TriNoma Mall, Quezon City to Net Quad, BGC

AM (7AM to 10AM)
● The Columns, Makati to Net Quad, BGC
● Legazpi Street, Makati to Net Quad, BGC
● SM Light Residences to Ayala Triangle, Makati
● SM Light Residences to Net Quad, Makati
● South of Market to Ayala Triangle, Makati
● Legazpi Street, Makati to Discovery Suites, Ortigas
● South of Market, BGC to Discovery Suites, Ortigas

PM (5PM to 9PM)
● Legazpi Street, Makati to SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
● Legazpi Street, Makati to Bonifacio High Street, BGC
● Net Quad, BGC to Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong
● Net Quad, BGC to The Landmark, Makati
● Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong to The Landmark, Makati
● Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong to Bonifacio High Street, BGC

To celebrate the introduction of these new routes, Uber will give five lucky riders a week’s worth of FREE uberHOP rides if they share the image announcing the TriNoma route found on facebook.com/uberpilipinas using the official hashtags #WhyWeUber and #HOPon. The winners of the contest will be announced on May 2.

Visit t.uber.com/hopmnlfaqs for more information about uberHOP routes. To know more about Uber and uberHOP, please visit http://t.uber.com/hopQC