Introducing HoosierShare, Indiana University’s innovative program with Uber

Summary

Indiana University Bloomington has partnered with Uber to launch HoosierShare, a 24/7 shared-ride option for verified students, faculty, and staff traveling around Bloomington and campus. Powered by Uber’s Closed Loop Share feature, the program matches IU riders heading in the same direction, permits up to two other individual riders, and can cost up to 20% less than standard UberX fares. Enrollment requires an Uber account, IU-credential verification, and use of the designated IU Ride service zone, where every trip must start and end; HoosierShare allows one person per booking. The program is intended to expand transportation access and support IU sustainability goals, while the first 10,000 enrollees receive $5 off their first trip and shared rides are designed to add no more than eight minutes on average.

Takeaways

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   HoosierShare is restricted to IU Bloomington students, faculty, and staff who complete enrollment and affiliation verification with their IU credentials.

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   Every HoosierShare trip must start and end within the designated IU Ride service zone, and each booking can include only one person.

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   Riders may be matched with up to two other individual passengers, can save up to 20% versus standard UberX fares, and the service is designed to add no more than eight minutes on average.

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