Ride Resources

From Research Director Rick Meier, our list of ride sharing resources. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know.

Über

“Elite” limo and car service, on demand.  Available around the globe.

 

Sidecar

A smartphone app that connects riders with drivers

 

Zimride

a Ride share community that focuses  on college, university and corporate customers.  

 

Lyft

Emphasizes the proper training of drivers in the ride share community.

 

RelayRides

An app-based service currently available in several major US cities.  Recently acquired its one-time competitor, Wheelz.

 

Getaround

Hassle-free peer-2-peer car sharing and rentals.  Available in San Francisco, Portland, Chicago, Austin, San Diego.

 

JustShareIt

Helps folks living in the same neighborhood coordinate ride sharing.