Uber's Route Share: Reinventing the Wheel or Disrupting Public Transit?
2025-06-07
Uber's new "Route Share" service, essentially a rebranded bus system, has sparked debate about its effectiveness in addressing traffic congestion and air quality, and its impact on existing public transit. While Uber claims it offers more affordable and predictable transportation, experts point to the higher carbon emissions of ride-sharing services compared to public transit and the lack of public accountability inherent in Uber's model, potentially harming public transit systems. This echoes Silicon Valley's repeated attempts to "disrupt" public transportation, often with disappointing results.