The two big ridesharing companies are rolling out new initiatives this week that will be visible in Baltimore.
Uber said it was expanding a program called Ride Pass that allows riders to avoid fluctuating prices. The service locks in specific prices after users pay an upfront monthly fee.
Baltimore is one of nearly 20 cities where the program is expanding, the company said Tuesday. The monthly pass will cost $24.99 per month.
Uber initially piloted the service last year. The expansion will also include pricing benefits for Uber-owned JUMP scooters and ebikes as part of the program, which will include 30 free minutes a day. Plans are in the works to launch JUMP in Baltimore this year as part of an expanded dockless transportation pilot, the company has said.
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