Uber is a ride-sharing private company headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. Operating in over 633 countries, it allows private car owners to rent their cars to the public. Since its launch in 2009, it has since launched UberX, where the car owners drive their rented cars, and UberPool, a carpooling service. Booking an Uber is quick and fuss-free. Sign-up is free and can be done by using an email account or through a Facebook account. For users, simply enter your current location and preferred destination. You will receive a fare estimate and you can choose which one to book. The Uber mobile app is available on iOS and Android.
Alternatives to Uber
Gett
Company: Gett, Inc. | Founder: Roi More, Dave Waiser | CEO: Dave Waiser | Since: 2009
Gett is a mobility company that provides on-demand transportation and courier services to its customers. By using Gett’s GPS-based app or website, users can instantly order a taxi or a courier service. The company was launched in 2009 and currently…
Lyft
Company: Lyft, Inc. | Founder: Rajat Suri, John Zimmer, Logan Green | CEO: Logan Green | Since: 2012
Lyft is a mobile app that provides its users with on-demand transportation services. Using Lyft’s platform, passengers who need a ride are able to connect with drivers that are willing to provide transportation using their personal vehicles. Lyft provides a…
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