Uber Tests ‘Cut the Line’ Feature in Brazil Amid Driver Shortage
- Feature is being tested for now in three Brazilian cities
- Priority trips can cost up to 20% more than those on UberX
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Uber Technologies Inc. is now allowing some users in Brazil to pay more for shorter wait times, as high gas prices have led to a dearth of drivers.
The ride-hailing company is testing a priority feature in the downtown areas of three Brazilian cities, it said in a statement Thursday. The priority rides will cost as much as 20% more than the basic fee and will be available based on demand.