Rideshare
Round Up
When it comes to ridesharing many of us never
even think twice before ordering an Uber or hailing
a taxi. But there’s a variety of emerging local options
available if you know where to look.
WORDS BY DANIEL BRAID
R
ide sharing, an industry that didn’t even
exist a decade ago, is now valued at a
staggering $61.3 billion and expected to
grow to $218 billion by 2025.
Rising urbanisation and a massive decline car
ownership are helping to fuel the trend both in
Australia and around the world. Put simply the
ways in which we get around are continually
changing.
“Ride-share services are a modern convenience.
For some, it is their primary means of travel
but for others, it’s their workplace, so providing
everyone with a safe environment is important.”
“This should be the benchmark for others in the
ride-share, car-share and taxi industry to follow,”
Mr Goodwin said.
Outside of safety, for many the ultimate decision
From big alternatives such as Uber or a traditional maker when it comes to choosing which ride-
share service is price. Which service will provide
taxi cab service, to “micro mobility” solutions like
the best value of money both in the short and
bicycle and scooter sharing services it’s evident
the rise of ride-share is here to stay.
long term?
In a win for safety, Uber Australia recently become
the first ride-share to implement 5 star ANCAP
vehicle safety requirement, a move that was praised
by independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP.
The policy requires all drivers who sign up to the
Uber Australia rides platform to drive a vehicle
which holds a 5 star ANCAP safety rating.
“This is a strong, responsible policy decision to
improve the safety of all who use our roads,” said
ANCAP Chief Executive, James Goodwin.
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To help take the guesswork out of the huge
variety of options, below are 6 summaries of the
emerging ride share services that are helping to
add much needed competition to the industry – a
win for consumers and businesses alike.
While each of the following services contain
limitations, for certain industries the potential
savings could be worth making you think twice
about how you’ll get from Point A to Point B.