Seattle has the highest Uber fares in the U.S., with a 30-minute ride averaging $60. High costs are attributed to Seattle's ...

Some Uber riders are pay up to three times the cost of their trip, with reports of drivers manipulating the system to make ...

This upfront pricing model isn’t new for the ride-hailing company. Uber launched uberPOOL two years ago, a carpooling service that pairs you with another rider heading in same direction.

Uber's pass option comes in bundles of 5, 10, 15 and 20-ride increments, with corresponding discounts between 5% and 20%. Both pass options will be available on teen accounts in the fall, Uber said.

The feature gives riders a way to avoid surge pricing. Ride Passes roll out in 10 cities on Wednesday, including Dallas, Orlando and San Francisco, and can be purchased for up to 10 routes a month.