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Earlier today, Google announced that it has renamed its popular ride-sharing service ‘RideWith by Waze’ to ‘Waze Rider’. It’s unclear why the search engine giant has opted for the rebranding, but we can only assume that it’s planning a worldwide expansion as currently the platform is only available to use in Israel where it has over 20,000 regular customers.
When using Waze Rider you only pay for the amount of gas used to get you from A-to-B. There are no hidden fees. To hail a ride, simply publish a request to the community by sharing your pickup and drop-off location, together with the time you need to leave, and the application will connect you with a driver.
I firmly believe that Waze Rider could be a huge hit in both the United Kingdom and United States. With a few little changes that ensure you’re getting in a car with a fully-licensed, registered driver, this is definitely a transport service I could see myself using in London as it’s pretty renowned for its overpriced black cabs.
This corporate image change is an indication that there is more to come from Waze Rider in the near future, and I for one am certainly looking forward to see what Google has come up with. If it does happen to make its way to your city, can you see yourself sharing a ride? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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