Uber Announces Shuttle Bus Service
Vocabulary
Repeat each word, definition, and example sentence after your tutor.
service
Noun
ˈsɜːrvɪs
a system providing a public need, such as transport, electricity, etc.
The ferry service has been interrupted due to bad weather.
shuttle
Noun
ˈʃʌtl
a vehicle that regularly travels between two places
The shuttle to the airport leaves every hour.
regular
Adjective
ˈreɡjələr
usual or ordinary
I'm not vegan, but I prefer plant-based milks over regular milk.
fraction
Noun
ˈfrækʃn
a tiny or small part of something
Only a fraction of the team was rewarded with a performance bonus.
option
Noun
ˈɑːpʃən
something that has been or can be chosen
We have two options: we can either go to the party or stay home and watch TV.
tip
Verb
tɪp
to give someone an amount of money as a reward for good service
In the US, you're expected to tip bartenders at least $1 for every drink.
Exercise 2
Article
Uber Announces Shuttle Bus Service
Transport company Uber has announced a new service that could make it cheaper for people in the US to travel to and from the airport and other popular places.
It's called Uber Shuttle — and it's really just a bus service offered by the company.
"Whether you're a traveler, sports fan, or concertgoer, get ready because Uber Shuttle is arriving soon," said Uber's Anthony le Roux when the news was announced in the middle of May.
Uber users will be able to book up to five seats on a shuttle service to big events and airports from a central place.
It might be useful if you're at a big, out-of-town concert and there aren't enough regular Ubers or taxis, for example.
Uber's shuttles will have between 14 and 55 seats, and people will be able to book up to a week before they travel.
The company says the cost of the shuttle will be "a fraction" of the price of a regular Uber.
In one example Uber gave during the announcement, the price of the shuttle was about one-third of the price of a regular Uber.
The shuttle, which has previously been tested in India, will be available in some US cities this summer to help people travel to and from events.
As for airports, Uber has not yet said which ones the shuttle will be available at.
When it is available, users will see the shuttle as an option in their apps, and they'll be able to rate and tip shuttle drivers just like regular Uber car drivers.
Questions
Answer the following questions about the article.
1.
When was the Uber Shuttle first announced?
- A.
- May
Correct
- B.
- April
2.
How many seats will the shuttles have?
- A.
- Up to 55
Correct
- B.
- Up to 35
3.
Where has the shuttle been tested?
- A.
- Japan
- B.
- India
Correct
4.
What are your thoughts on Uber Shuttle?
5.
Do you think a service like this would be popular in your town or city?
6.
Have you ever had trouble with transport to or from an event?
7.
How do you usually get to the airport when you travel?
8.
Do you usually book transport in advance when you travel?
9.
How often do you use Uber or other ride-sharing services?
10.
Are taxis expensive where you live? Has this changed over the years?
11.
What's your favorite way to travel around your town or city?
12.
Which of the places you've visited had the worst public transport?
