March 02--Uber on Monday launched a new option for Chicago customers who want to ride in premium cars without paying the premium price.
UberSelect, which hails a BMW, Lexus or other high-end vehicle from its pool cars driven by regular drivers, costs double an UberX ride and slightly more than a regular taxi, according to Uber's calculations, but far less than the cost with UberBlack.
For example, Uber said, a ride from River North to the West Loop would cost $12.10 with UberSelect, compared with $6.40 with UberX and $11.39 for a taxi. UberBlack would cost $17.20 for the same distance.
The company has rolled out the service in several markets across the country over the past few months.
