Ride sharing software and services provide users with a means to hire taxis or call a private car to take them where they need to go, when they need to leave, directly from their mobile devices. In a business to business (B2B) context, ride sharing solutions are also known as ground transportation services. These solutions connect riders with drivers based on current location while calculating dynamic prices according to ride distance, duration, and the number of drivers available versus the ride demand.
Businesses utilize ride sharing platforms to make ground travel easier for their employees and clients, as well as save money on other forms of transportation such as shuttles or buses. Travel managers and finance teams can set up corporate accounts with ride sharing platforms to make ground travel services available to their employees, guests, and business partners. Some ride sharing solutions may offer features of travel management software, such as travel booking and expense management, but products in the this category focus specifically on booking services for taxis, private cars, and limousines rather than other forms of travel.
To qualify for inclusion in the Ride Sharing category, a product must:
Offer corporate accounts for businesses to provide a ground transportation service for their employees or guests
Connect riders and drivers in real time
Provide a variety of different ride or car options
Allow riders to pay for their rides within the app