Uber will show you the average rates and wait times for different cities

Uber has rolled out a new update that lets users search for average fares and wait for scheduled rides in other cities. The company said it wants to give people planning a trip or vacation a clearer idea of ​​how much it will cost to book an Uber ride once you arrive at your destination.

The update will give people access to fare and wait time details in approximately 10,000 cities globally, Uber says. The change rolls out starting on Tuesday, July 16th.

To find these insights, you select the “destination” box in the “plan your trip” tab and scroll down to “search in a different city.” There, it will autofill some popular choices or allow you to type in your own destination.

With the Summer Olympics set to begin later this month, Uber used Paris as an example of the type of city in which people would be interested in gaining more insight about travel. Once you've chosen Paris, you can book a virtual car ride from any two locations to see how long your journey will take, or you can request more information about average prices and waiting times. You can also book your trip days in advance. Uber said it wanted to "take the guesswork out" of travel, especially as millions of people are expected to travel to Paris to watch the Olympics. The company also offers many other Olympics-related perks, including a partnership with Flying Blue, an Air France-KLM loyalty program, and champagne tours and river cruises that can be booked through the Uber app.