Uber Chases The Perfect Ride for its customers and drivers both, Uber keeps experimenting with various methods, the first thing was using Google map, then user tracking, driver tracking, ETA, using google map to navigate to customer and destination, now there is one more addition in form of SPOT technology.
Current Problem Uber is trying to solve
Outside big events like concerts, tons of Ubers can be waiting, making it tough for passengers to figure out which car is theirs. Uber knows riders and drivers sometimes have difficulty finding each other, especially when it’s crowded or dark outside. So starting today, we’re testing a new solution in Seattle. The technology, called SPOT, allows riders and drivers to connect through the use of color.
HOW IT WORKS
Uber’ve provided some of their local driver partners with SPOT devices that are attached to their car windshields. When a rider requests a trip and is matched with a SPOT-enabled driver, the rider will be asked to select a color in th…
Current Problem Uber is trying to solve
Outside big events like concerts, tons of Ubers can be waiting, making it tough for passengers to figure out which car is theirs. Uber knows riders and drivers sometimes have difficulty finding each other, especially when it’s crowded or dark outside. So starting today, we’re testing a new solution in Seattle. The technology, called SPOT, allows riders and drivers to connect through the use of color.
HOW IT WORKS
Uber’ve provided some of their local driver partners with SPOT devices that are attached to their car windshields. When a rider requests a trip and is matched with a SPOT-enabled driver, the rider will be asked to select a color in th…