Now book an Uber cab with a phone call

Uber has introduced phone booking service in Pune on a trial basis. The service is aimed at users who don't have access to a smartphone.

Uber has put up signs at specific locations in the city that display a nationwide phone number and an area code which helps identify the caller’s location. Once the call is connected, the rider will be prompted to enter the numeric code displayed on the sign. Upon confirmation, the rider will receive a text message with information about the car and the driver partner. At the end of the ride, the rider can pay with cash. The company hasn’t clarified whether this service will be made available in other cities as well.

In addition to this service, Uber India is also enabling offline search on its app. This will allow riders to select certain destinations in the city without using data, in areas with limited network coverage. This feature is expected to be launched in coming weeks.

Finally, a web-based version of the Uber app has also been launched. It can be accessed by entering the URL - “m.uber.com” on a desktop or mobile browser.

Source: Medianama