Uber is also offering a way to lock in the price for a specific route by paying a subscription charge, as well as a prepaid pass, in which you buy your bus – sorry, Route Share – fare in a pack of up to 20 ahead of time for a discount. Ride passes will also be made available for teenagers, “making the school run… easier than ever”.

Uber is rolling out a new Route Share service aimed at providing more affordable commuting options during rush hours, according to tech outlet Engadget on Wednesday. Route Share is a hybrid between Uber Pool and bus services.

A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.