"RideGuru offers good answers to fare questions. Not only did RideGuru give me a side-by-side comparison of fares offered by providers (and the breakdown of cost per initial fare and additional miles, etc.) but it also introduced me to new options such as Sidecar, Flywheel and Curb." - LA TIMES
"The site’s main draw is its fare calculator, which is based on an independently devised algorithm. Users enter their location and travel destination and the site does the rest of the work — displaying the various ride-hailing options priced from lowest to highest. It includes the gamut of options, from budget uberX and Lyft, to luxury options like Uber XL, Lyft Plus, Uber Black and Uber SUV" - WASHINGTON POST
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December 8th, 2021 - RideGuru chimes in on the driver shortage dilemma.
November 30th, 2021 - RideGuru's CEO, Ippei Takahashi, discusses how to keep the cost down when utilizing Uber and Lyft during the Holiday season.
June 6th, 2021 - RideGuru discusses how New York’s yellow cabs are making a comeback.
October 20th, 2020 - RideGuru calculations are used to determine the best centres for alternative transportation in Canada.
January 20th, 2020 - RideGuru is mentioned as a helpful tool to help travelers check their fares.
November 13th, 2019 - RideGuru Head of Operations, Lilly Kenyon explains why the tip percentage for rideshares is so low.
October 18th, 2019 - RideGuru is cited for our knowledge regarding pets and rideshares.
July 18th, 2019 - The RideGuru forum is cited in this article which highlights the importance of your "rider score".
May 18th, 2019 - RideGuru's CEO, Ippei Takahashi, discusses Uber's new "quiet feature".
April 18, 2019 - RideGuru Head of Operations, Lilly Kenyon, discusses various niche Rideshares and how they are impacting the marketplace.
February 1st, 2019 - Daily Hive recommends RideGuru to travelers as a resource that will show you "how ride costs compare in every city".
September 26th, 2018 - Author Sasha Lekach discusses results from our annual rideshare survey with The Rideshare Guy and Bellhop.
September 12th, 2018 - RideGuru's CEO, Ippei Takahashi, talks about the best mode of transportation when traveling to or from airports.
September 5th, 2018 - RideGuru is featured as "a budget travelers must have tool"!
August 31st, 2018 - RideGuru is cited as a source for finding rideshare services available in DFW.
August 16th, 2018 - RideGuru's CEO, Ippei Takahashi, discusses Uber and their cancellation policy.
July 11th, 2018 - RideGuru is discussed as "the oldest and most established" rideshare aggregator on the market.
January 8th, 2018 - RideGuru's Head of Operations, Lilly Kenyon, discusses Uber's safety in regards to women riders amidst the #MeToo movement.
July 18th, 2017 - RideGuru is discussed in this radio spot as the go to tool for riders who are looking to compare rides or learn more about the ridesharing industry.
July 10th, 2017 - RideGuru is mentioned as the only price comparison tool that does not rely on rideshare API's
March 3rd, 2017 - RideGuru CEO, Ippei Takahashi, discusses Uber's rough year and what this might mean for the ridesharing community.
December 29th, 2016 - RideGuru is the go to tool for comparing ride prices on New Years Eve.
November 23rd, 2016 - Our CEO, Ippei Takahashi, discusses ways to save money on travel costs around the holidays.
September 27th, 2016 - Life Hacker describes how RideGuru is a helpful tool for comparing prices of multiple rideshare and taxi services specifically for the Australian marketplace.
September 26th, 2016 - Daily Free Press excliams that Rideguru is "a global ride-hailing comparison that’s here to stay".
September 23rd, 2016 - TechCrunch touts RideGuru as "a site offering price comparison for ride-hailing with the aim of increasing transparency in what can be a very murky industry. It’s not just providing price comparisons for how much the different ride-hailing services available in a particular city might charge for a particular journey, but how much drivers on some of the different services will earn from your particular ride."
September 23rd, 2016 - The American Bazaar offers an in depth review of RideGuru, specifically mentioning that RideGuru is "a new website that is bringing transparency to the rideshare and ridehail marketplaces."
September 23th, 2016 - The Washington Post features RideGuru in a full length review, stating, "The site’s main draw is its fare calculator, which is based on an independently devised algorithm. Users enter their location and travel destination and the site does the rest of the work — displaying the various ride-hailing options priced from lowest to highest. It includes the gamut of options, from budget uberX and Lyft, to luxury options like Uber XL, Lyft Plus, Uber Black and Uber SUV".
September 2nd, 2016 - RideGuru is mentioned as a site that can help readers compare taxi and rideshare fares.
July 6th, 2016 - RideGuru is recommended to Money Talks readers to help travelers find the most economical ride.
June 10th, 2016 - Consumer Reports hails RideGuru as a popular comparison site to help consumer's figure out whether a taxi or Uber is their best choice.
June 8th, 2016 - RideGuru is praised as the only Rideshare comparison site that does not rely on the API's of Uber or Lyft.
December 18th, 2015 - Discovery Channel features RideGuru in a segment titled "Be an Informed Traveler".
March 30th, 2015 - Heels First Travel demonstrates how RideGuru is a great website for travelers looking to save money. "Ever wondered which car service was the cheapest? Or if you’re really saving money by taking UberX instead of a taxi? I just stumbled upon RideGuru a great website that not only lets you calculate the cost of taking a cab to your destination, but compares it to various ridesharing options like Uber and Lyft as well."
February 4th, 2015 - "The cab industry is officially transparent.". Infinite Legroom talks about the power of RideGuru.
February 1st, 2015 - LA Times features RideGuru as a site that offers good answers to fare questions. "Not only did RideGuru give me a side-by-side comparison of fares offered by providers (and the breakdown of cost per initial fare and additional miles, etc.) but it also introduced me to new options such as Sidecar, Flywheel and Curb."
January 27th, 2015 - Johnny Jet features RideGuru as "The Travel Website of the Week"! "What’s really great about RideGuru is that it gives you estimates of your taxi fare anywhere, anytime, in more than 1,000 international locations. And it’s capable of calculating potential fares for various rideshare services including local taxis, Uber, Lyft, and others available in the area."
January 20th, 2015 - Featured LifeHacker article on RideGuru's price comparison abilities. "Uber. Lyft. Sidecar. Curb. And the good old taxi. It's getting increasingly more convenient to get around these days, but fares can vary widely depending on your pickup and dropoff locations. RideGuru shows you your cheapest options."
September 20th, 2016 - RideGuru is officially live and it is making waves as the Expedia of ride-hailing services. By supporting a vast number of major rideshare companies across more than 70 countries, RideGuru is bringing transparency to the rideshare and ridehail markets.
July 25th, 2017 - Hailed as the most comprehensive Rideshare and Taxi fare calculator on the web, RideGuru shows it's strength through the addition of many new services and companies.
August 22nd, 2017 - RideGuru, the rideshare comparison app, is now available for iPhone and iPad users. Users can compare costs of various rideshares and taxi services worldwide, then hail their desired car straight from the app.
September 25th, 2018 - RideGuru teamed up with The Rideshare Guy and Bellhop to produce the most comprehensive rideshare survey to date! With over 1,000 respondents the end results were fascinating.
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"RideGuru offers good answers to fare questions. Not only did RideGuru give me a side-by-side comparison of fares offered by providers (and the breakdown of cost per initial fare and additional miles, etc.) but it also introduced me to new options such as Sidecar, Flywheel and Curb." - LA TIMES
"The site’s main draw is its fare calculator, which is based on an independently devised algorithm. Users enter their location and travel destination and the site does the rest of the work — displaying the various ride-hailing options priced from lowest to highest. It includes the gamut of options, from budget uberX and Lyft, to luxury options like Uber XL, Lyft Plus, Uber Black and Uber SUV" - WASHINGTON POST