A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.

Uber is also offering a way to lock in the price for a specific route by paying a subscription charge, as well as a prepaid pass, in which you buy your bus – sorry, Route Share – fare in a pack of up to 20 ahead of time for a discount. Ride passes will also be made available for teenagers, “making the school run… easier than ever”.

It is set to be "Uber's most affordable ride option," with prices as much as 50% lower than a standard fare, according to the company.