The days of using traditional taxicabs when you need a ride are mostly over. Instead, riders today are using various ridesharing services to get to where they need to go. Headed by popular companies such as Uber and Lyft, ridesharing services match private drivers and vehicles with individuals who need transportation. Within minutes of connecting via a smartphone app, a driver picks up the rider and takes him or her to the requested destination.
Here’s how you can use a ridesharing service to get to where you need to go:
- Download the ridesharing app of your choice to your smartphone. You’ll need to create an account, which also involves entering your debit or credit card information for billing purposes.
- When you’d like to order a ride, enter the address of where you’d like to go. The app will have you choose a vehicle size and class. Generally speaking, larger vehicles are typically more expensive, though they can accommodate more passengers.
- After you order your ride, the app will alert drivers around your location. Once you have been connected with a driver, you’ll be given information like the driver’s name and the make, model, and license plate number of his or her car. You’ll also be able to track the driver as he or she approaches your apartment to pick you up.
- When your driver arrives, confirm that it is the car you ordered by comparing the details in the app with the car that is picking you up. Never accept a ride from a vehicle that does not match the description you were given.
- Sit back and enjoy your ride!
Whether you are using it to come or go from your apartment in Alachua, FL, a ridesharing service can make it simple to get where you need to be. Be sure to rate your driver and leave a tip after your ride!
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