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Did you know there are rideshare services made specifically for senior citizens? These services cater to riders who either don’t have a smartphone or aren’t comfortable using one, need cars with handicap accessibility, require help getting to and from the door, or simply are looking for a service that provides additional safety features.

Luckily, a variety of services have been introduced to help seniors, and their caregivers, address some of these challenges.

Here is a list of those companies that accommodate the senior community! Some are standalone rideshare services, others are just free services, and some help you book your …

Uber released its first new product in three years last week. It’s something that none of us were expecting, but all of us will appreciate: Express Pool.

UberX is Uber’s standard service that serves up to 4 people. UberPool is the more affordable version where you can ride with 1 or 2 passengers, and share the ride with others going to similar destinations. Express Pool is even cheaper than UberPool.

What is Express Pool?

It’s a carpooling service, similar to UberPool, that you can request through the Uber app. The catch is that passengers will be asked to wait a …

This week we added three new companies to our RideGuru Fare Comparison Calculator in an ongoing effort to provide our users with ride options in every corner of the world. Take a look below to learn about ExecuTesla, Careem, and YandexTaxi.

ExecuTesla

ExecuTesla is available in Austin, TX.

ExecuTesla is a green energy, Tesla and black car service in Austin, Texas. ExecuTesla has the largest fleet of Tesla vehicles in Austin with multiple Tesla Model S sedans or Model X SUVs available for hire. Executesla caters to both everyday riders as well as those who are looking for a ride …

Are you someone who uses rideshares often? If only there was a way to reward passengers for using services like Uber and Lyft frequently…

Rideshare companies are trying many new programs to reward frequent riders. These programs are still new and are currently being rolled out in limited cities in the United States.

1) Frequent Rider Programs

Uber and Lyft have both experimented with frequent rider programs, where you are rewarded with free trips or ride credits.  We are not aware of any of these being offered consistently, but here are a few links: TechCrunch Article, UberVIP in NYC …

Ridesharing has become a popular concept in recent years, and companies like Uber and Lyft have changed how our world gets from point A to point B. Since the inception of ridesharing, there has been confusion over what constitutes as ridesharing vs carpooling. While the two are similar, there are a few fundamental differences between rideshares and carpools.

In its simplest form, the term Ridesharing is mainly used to denote community members giving rides to others, usually for a profit. The drivers of rideshare vehicles act similar to taxi cabs, giving paid rides in their own personal vehicle to …