A new one is born collaboration between Italo and Uber. The partnership between the two companies aims to facilitate travellers' movements by offering a integrated service which combines train travel with the possibility of booking an Uber ride.
“Italo today represents the leading intermodal group in Europe. We are expanding our multimodal network to offer comprehensive solutions to our travellers,” he said Gianbattista La Rocca, CEO Italo. “An agreement that it simplifies the journey and makes it safer, eliminating waiting times outside the stations."
A partnership that will probably arouse disapproval among taxi drivers, who have always been critical of the private car transport service.
Italo and Uber together for a seamless journey
The draft integrated mobility between Italo and Uber aims to cover the so-called “first and last mile” of the trip. In practice, passengers can plan the entire route, from home to the station and from the station to the final destination, simply and efficiently.
The initiative will be initially available in the cities of Rome and Milan, covering the main railway stations: Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina, Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Rho Fiera.
“The simplicity of the travel experience, combined with a strong commitment to increasingly sustainable mobility, is at the heart of everything we do. The partnership with Italo represents a significant step forward in making the journey to and from the stations of Milan and Rome easier, more comfortable and more reliable" he commented Lorenzo Pireddu, general manager of Uber Italy.
How the service will work
The service allows you to book an Uber Black or Van ride up to 90 days before travel and up to one hour before departure, using the function Uber Book. The booking can be made directly from the Italo and Uber apps or websites, guaranteeing a dedicated transfer without having to queue or wait for availability.
Currently, it is possible to book services both through the Italo and Uber apps and websites. In the coming months, the platforms will be fully integrated to offer additional benefits to users.
“An innovative partnership not only from a mobility point of view, but also technologically advanced” he explained Dora Bonadies, network & market development manager at Italo. “The two platforms, in fact, they will communicate with each other, making booking quick and easy for users. Travelers will be able to book from digital channels, without having to enter information such as station and departure or arrival times, with a simple click".
The advantages of the partnership between Italo and Uber
The collaboration between Italo and Uber offers numerous advantages for travellers:
- Travel Simplification: A single platform to book both train and road transport, reducing waiting times and logistical difficulties.
- Improved Travel Experience: The integration of mobility services offers a smooth and seamless travel experience, from the moment of departure until arrival at your destination.
- Sustainability: The partnership promotes more sustainable mobility, reducing the use of private vehicles and optimizing public and shared transport.
Meeting the demand for mobility
The integration between Italo and Uber responds to the growing demand for urban mobility and anticipates the needs of modern travellers, who are increasingly interested in flexible and personalized travel solutions. In the month of May alone, the Uber ride requests, according to company data, to and from the stations of Milan and Rome increased by 42% compared to the previous year, with trips to these stations representing more than 5% of total trips in the two cities. This interest is destined to grow during the summer with the increase in tourist flow and travel to holiday resorts. Furthermore, i new Italian users who register on the Uber app and use the service in Rome and Milan stations will receive a 50% promotion on the first three races.
