Now, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching will start enjoying upfront fares when they request their uberX rides! Simply enter your destination and get the actual trip fare before you request a ride. This way, you’ll know your fare before you go; letting you decide what’s best for you and your budget.

Upfront fares are calculated using the expected time and distance of the trip and local traffic, as well as how many riders and nearby drivers are using Uber at that moment. When fares go up due to increased demand, instead of surge lightning bolts and pop-up screens, riders are given the actual fare before they request their ride.

There’s no complicated math and no surprises: just sit back and enjoy the ride!

This feature will be rolled out to all riders over the next few weeks, so keep a look out.