Ride sharing has been rapidly gaining in popularity over the past 10 or so years, so much so that Uber has started to be used as an adjective, much like Google did in the early 2000’s. Ride sharing is a great option for those who need to get from one place to another in a quick, efficient, and fairly cost effective way. If you are unfamiliar with what ride sharing is – essentially it allows anyone with a solidly functioning vehicle and current drivers license to provide taxi-like services to travelers and residents alike. You normally need to download an app to access ride sharing services. Depending on the destination, you may or may not be able to order a ride from a ride sharing company at the airport. This is due to a combination of previously existing regulations and heavy lobbying from taxi companies (mostly in the name of regulation, safety, and insurance – which they claim allow ride sharing companies/drivers to operate at a much lower cost, albeit in a less regulated/safe manner).
The main players in the ride sharing game are Lyft and Uber. I’ve utilized both to good effect, an in my informal conversations with drivers there doesn’t seem to be a consensus about which they prefer to drive for. I usually prefer Lyft because it was the first to allow me to tip my driver in the app, although Uber does now include this feature as well.