Uber drivers can also use Arrival to customize the vehicle according to their requirements.
Arrival is an electric carcompany. It aims to launch a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing service drivers and their drivers. The automaker has completed the first prototype and plans to begin testing it in 2022.
By leveraging technology from the company’s existing, the Arrival Car prototype was built in six months. Van The Bus projects. Uber drivers were also involved in the design process to make sure that the vehicle was tailored to their specific needs.
Exterior design places a high priority on visibility, which is why there are large windows and a large windshield. A short overhang at the front and an angled nose will allow for a clear view from the front. The large, transparent roof is accessible to all occupants. It’s also quite tall so most people shouldn’t have any issues with headroom.
The rear bench seat is used for passengers. Arrival claims that the vehicle offers twice the legroom of an average car with the same length. The driver controls the simple two-spoke steering mechanism in front. It has directional pads on both sides. The phone mount can be found directly behind the wheel. The traditional instrument panel is not present. These duties are handled by the central infotainment display.
Jamie Heywood, Uber’s Regional General Manager for Northern Europe and Eastern Europe, stated that Uber drivers had been working with Arrival to give feedback on the design for the first fully electric vehicle for ride-hailing.
The Arrival Car was designed to be a vehicle for ride-hailing services and places a high priority on safety, cost, efficiency, and driver comfort. The company hopes the model will work well in urban areas, where most ride-hailing customers live. The automaker has not yet provided details on the powertrain and battery.
Arrival will modify the car based on customer feedback during the testing phase. The company does not specify when the product will be launched.