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Rideshare services, most notably Uber and Lyft, have taken the world by storm in the last few years by offering customers a great variety of options for getting around. Often cheaper than taxis, rideshare services are also a great way to earn points to redeem for travel, since you can always pay with a card (and without an additional fee). Despite a recent decision to halt operations in the city of Austin, the momentum of rideshare services seems to be unstoppable. (If you don’t yet have an Uber account, you can sign up now to receive a free ride from TPG.)
While Uber is undeniably convenient for its riders, drivers have not always been happy. We’ve heard countless accounts of driver frustration due to dropping fares, poor communication and a general lack of driver support. Assuming the service begins charging fares for rides (beyond an estimate for fuel), Waze Carpool could be very attractive to displeased Uber drivers, as Google’s corporate reputation is far better than Uber’s.
Source: thepointsguy.com