Introduction
Ride sharing apps have been around for a while, but the idea of getting into the car with a stranger still weirds some people out. Nowadays, though, there are so many different services that you can use to get from A to B without having to deal with another human being’s sweat. The good news is that they’re all free and easy to use—and may even help save you money on your next trip.
Uber
Uber is a ride-hailing service that allows users to request a ride from their smartphone. The app uses GPS technology to match you with the nearest available driver, and if you need help getting into or out of the car, Uber has an option for that as well.
Uber has a rating system for drivers and passengers so you can rate your experience with each person after every ride–this helps ensure both parties are accountable for their actions during ridesharing experiences.
Uber currently operates in more than 600 cities worldwide, including more than 70 countries on six continents
Lyft
Lyft is a ride sharing app that allows users to order a car service, get rides from friends, or request rides from drivers in their area.
The Lyft app allows you to track the location of your driver and see who your driver is before picking them up. You can also rate each ride after it’s over on the app so that Lyft knows how well they’re doing.
Sidecar
Sidecar is a ride-sharing service that allows you to request a ride from your smartphone. You can request a ride from the Sidecar website or app, and drivers are independent contractors, not employees. This means that each driver has their own insurance policy and is responsible for maintaining it throughout their time as a Sidecar driver.
While this may sound like something to be wary of (especially if you’re traveling with expensive items), the truth is that the amount of coverage offered by Sidecar exceeds what most people would normally carry on their own vehicles! The company offers $1 million in liability protection per incident as well as $100K/$300K uninsured motorist bodily injury protection (UMBI). In addition to these impressive numbers, all rides include collision damage waiver coverage which means that if there’s an accident during your trip then neither party will be responsible for repairs costs no matter who caused them
Zimride
Zimride is a ride-sharing service for long-distance travel. It’s great for road trips and vacations, when you need to bring along more than just your immediate family or friends.
Zimride is free to use, and it’s even easier than other services because all you have to do is create an account with your email address and choose which cities you’d like to share rides with other users in (or search for people who live near your destination). Then wait until someone gets back in touch with you!
Getaround
Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing service that allows you to rent out your vehicle when it’s not in use. The company has a network of over 100,000 cars throughout the US and Canada, so there’s likely one near you.
The best part? You don’t have to own a car if you don’t want to. Getaround gives people who live in cities access to transportation without having to pay for their own vehicle or deal with maintenance issues like replacing tires or getting oil changes (not that those are bad things). If anything goes wrong with your rental, Getaround will handle all repairs at no cost–and even provide roadside assistance if necessary!
It’s easier than ever to get around town.
It’s easier than ever to get around town.
You no longer have to wait in the rain for a taxi, or stand on the curb and hope that your ride shows up. You can see where your car is coming from, track its progress and pay with your phone if you choose (and we recommend that you do). The app also allows users to rate their drivers and vice versa so that everyone knows what they’re getting into before getting into it–a feature that could save some awkwardness later on when things go south in traffic jams or long lines at red lights.
Conclusion
Ride sharing apps are here to stay, and we’re all better off for it. They make getting from point A to point B easier than ever before. If you haven’t tried one yet, now is the time!
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