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Uber's Monthly Pass Lets Some Boston Riders Avoid Surge Pricing

BOSTON (CBS) – Uber is expanding a new program in Boston that lets some riders skip surge fees during high-demand times.

The ride-sharing service is selling a POOL Pass for the month of June. The $40 pass ensures that the user will get to take 20 pool rides (trips with strangers) for a flat fee of $2 each time.

"This means you'll only pay $4 per trip when factoring in the price of the pass," Uber says.

The pass covers riders in much of Boston and Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, Allston and Brighton.

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The shaded areas are covered by Uber's new monthly pass (Image credit Uber)

The June passes can be bought using the Uber app until Friday at 7 p.m.

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