Category: Ride Sharing
Where Your Uber Passenger Rides Could Be Tracking You
Introduction If you’ve taken an Uber or Lyft and wondered how they know where to pick you up, it’s because the company uses location services to work. But that doesn’t mean the ride sharing company always knows where you are—and it might even be a little creepy. You might be surprised. You might be surprised
5 Reasons Uber and Lyft are Better and Cheaper than Car Ownership
Introduction When I moved to New York City, I couldn’t afford a car. So instead of buying one, I decided to try out Uber and Lyft. This was an experiment: Could these ride sharing apps replace owning a car? Turns out they can! And there are many reasons why: You only pay for the time
Ride Sharing Privacy And Security Concerns
Introduction This week, news broke that Uber was the victim of a data breach. The company confirmed that hackers had accessed names, email addresses, and phone numbers for riders and drivers. While the breach didn’t affect credit card information or Social Security numbers, it does pose some serious privacy implications for consumers. Here’s what you
Cost-Effectiveness of Ride Sharing
Introduction The cost-effectiveness of ride sharing has been a hot topic in recent years. Some people argue that the new technology is just another way for big corporations to exploit consumers and others say it’s the beginning of something good. Regardless, studies have shown that ride sharing can be a viable option for saving money
4 Ways Ride-Sharing Is More Cost Effective Than Owning A Car
Introduction The days of owning a car are over. The world has changed and you can save money by using ride sharing instead of owning your own vehicle. Here are four ways that ride-sharing is more cost effective than owning a car: You can save on parking You can save on parking. As anyone who
Comparison Of Ride Sharing Service Models
Introduction The ride sharing market is growing fast. There are many players in the game and each one has their own model, but how do they compare? The Lyft Line (carpooling) service is similar to UberPOOL in that it allows you to share your ride with other people going the same direction at a discounted
The Best Practices of Ride Sharing Service Design
Introduction Ride share apps are a great way to get around. They’re convenient, affordable and usually provide good service. However, these services aren’t without some flaws—especially in terms of design. The best practices outlined in this article will help you build an app that is easy to use, familiar and self-explanatory. By focusing on the
Taxis and Ride Sharing Services Can Work Together For A Sustainable Future
Introduction Ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are revolutionizing transportation in cities across the world. These services provide an alternative to car ownership by connecting drivers with passengers through their smartphone apps. Taxi drivers, who traditionally relied on a less convenient system of hailing passengers and driving them around town, have been left out
Why You Should Use Rise Sharing Services?
Introduction Have you ever thought of sharing your car to make an extra income? If not, then it is best time to start. Ride sharing has become very popular in recent times and a lot of people are earning handsomely by using it. It has helped many people earn extra income in their free time
Learn how we’re helping local governments with sustainable transportation options
Introduction CARB and CEC are working with a variety of local governments to implement the Electric Vehicle Rebate Project (EVRP) in order to meet California’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. In conjunction with the EVRP, SacRT has partnered with CARB and CEC to offer pilot funding
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