Slug lines in DC disprove that assertion. At least prior to COVID.

https://sluglines.com/

But, there’s infrastructure to support it - parking & HOV lanes.

What is the ridership of sluglines vs. total commuters. Just because a niche product exists doesn’t mean the hypothesis is false in general.

Can't talk about the kids part, but Uber Pool was definitely a popular thing pre pandemic. People were happy to get in cars with strangers.

Yeah I was talking about that with my gf yesterday. She commented on how it was basically a little over bus fare to go to and from work. It’s kinda sad that it’s gone due to the pandemic. It made Uber a lot more affordable.

I haven't heard many people say they miss it since it's gone. I sure don't, and back then I would get UberX most of the time when Uber Pool was available. I've been avoiding getting in a situation where I need to take Uber and Lyft and using public transit most of the time and it's much better.