What was probably the most you ever paid for an Uber? Properly, somebody determined to take an Uber from London Heathrow, all the way in which to Scotland.
The corporate confirmed that the record-breaking 438 km journey that befell in 2018, was the longest Uber journey taken within the UK.
It’s doubtless the rider was in a rush to get someplace as quickly as they touched down in London. They had been collected at Heathrow Terminal 5 and travelled all the way in which to Loch Lomond in Scotland.
The six hour journey raked up a invoice of £540.45 and the rider even left a £45 tip.
‘Whereas Uber has accomplished tens of millions of airport pick-ups over the past decade, we not often see a visit come near this distance within the UK,’ Uber informed Metro.co.uk.
It’s been a decade because the journey hailing service launched within the UK in 2012.
The typical Uber journey is 4.51 miles however for individuals trying to journey lengthy distances the corporate not too long ago launched Uber Journey, to e book trains, coached or flights.
Earlier this yr, Uber additionally rolled out nationwide automotive leases on the app.
Uber information revealed that the highest visited cities within the UK are Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham.
Nevertheless it seems like most individuals use an Uber to and from the practice station. The most well-liked areas within the UK over the past decade have all been practice stations, specifically:
- New Station St, Leeds
- London King’s Cross
- Manchester Piccadilly
- Birmingham New Road
- Victoria Station
The billionth Uber journey worldwide additionally befell in in London on Christmas Eve 2015. Nevertheless it was a fast 5-minute journey from London Fields to Hoxton.
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