UberPOOL finally comes to Australia, but it's slightly different

Australia is finally getting UberPOOL. But it's not quite like the service that's been long available around the world, despite the name.

The service is essentially the same as Uber Express POOL, which the ridesharing company launched in several cities around the U.S. in February, following a successful trial.

It's launching in Sydney first from Apr. 3, and Uber claims riders can save up to 50 percent on a trip compared to a regular UberX. As the name POOL gives away, you're sharing a car with riders who are going the same direction as you.  Read more...