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Title: Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!
Post by: HCK on November 08, 2014, 03:00:26 pm
Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/11/taxi_apps_iphone_best_apps_screens.jpg?itok=JhP6rK71' />[/url]</p> <p>What are the <a href="http://www.imore.com/best-iphone-apps" title="best apps for iPhone">best iPhone apps[/url] for getting a ride to where you need to go? With services like Uber, Lyft, and many others cropping up, there are tons of options when it comes to getting around, no matter where you are in the world. Even if Uber isn't available in your area, there are other services, and even apps that pull in regular taxi services that can help you get a ride in no time. So if public transit (http://www.imore.com/best-us-transit-apps-iphone-google-maps-moovit-citymapper-more) just isn't your thing, these are currently the best apps to help you get where you need to go, when you need to be there!</p> <!--break--> <h2>Uber</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/04/uber_iphone_screens_best_apps.jpg?itok=wfFlBCux' />[/url]</p> <p>Uber is available in over 70 cities throughout 40 countries worldwide. Just fire up the app, create an account, and link a payment source. After that you're ready to go. Choose from an uberX ride — which are Uber verified drivers typically in unmarked cars — or choose a regular taxi, black car, or SUV. Toggling between different modes of transportation can also show you where drivers are in your vicinity so you know how long you'll be waiting for a ride. You can also get fare quotes right inside the Uber app. Once you've taken your Uber ride, your payment source is automatically charged so no physical money ever has to change hands.</p> <p>For decent fares and lots of different ride options in many countries worldwide, get Uber.</p> <ul><li>Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uber/id368677368?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><h2>Lyft</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/04/lyft_iphone_best_apps_screens.jpg?itok=PZudwnDM' />[/url]</p> <p>Lyft is a service similiar to Uber that is available in many large cities. However, Lyft offers a few features that differ from Uber, with one of them being Lyft Line. With this service, you can find people that take the same route as you on a regular basis and split the fare with them. This makes it great for work commutes or other kinds of daily trips. Starting off, Line is available in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. Lyft's regular service lets you easily see where rides are, catch one, and easily pay right within the app. Lyft also offers larger vehicles via Lyft Plus that accommodate up to 6 people at once.</p> <p>If you're in a major city in the US that supports Lyft, it's definitely worth trying out.</p> <ul><li>Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lyft/id529379082?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><h2>Sidecar Ride</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/sidecar_iphone_best_apps_Screens.jpg?itok=055x29zr' />[/url]</p> <p>Sidecar is much like Uber and Lyft but takes you one step further into picking out your actual driver by letting you view actual vehicles and driver info ahead of time. Like other services, Sidecar also performs background checks, carries liability insurance, and lets you pay via the app. You'll see your fare upfront so you know exactly what you will be paying before you even choose your next ride. Sidecar is currently available in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC and Charlotte. My only negative at this point is that many drivers don't seem to have many ratings just yet, which may make some folks slightly wary.</p> <p>If you want to have more control over vehicle type when selecting a ride, check out Sidecar.</p> <ul><li>Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sidecar-ride/id524617679?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><h2>Curb</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/curb_iphone_best_apps_screens.jpg?itok=G3785Z0A' />[/url]</p> <p>Curb, formerly Taxi Magic, is currently available in around 60 cities across the United States as well as select cities in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico. The premise is much the same as Uber but simply ties in with existing taxi companies and their drivers. Curb currently boasts over 25,000 taxi drivers. As your taxi makes its way to your location, you'll be able to track its progress inside the Curb app so you can be sure you don't miss your ride. Like Uber, you link a payment account to Curb to pay for your fare through the app. You can also opt to pay cash if you'd like, something services like Uber don't allow.</p> <p>For a more traditional taxi experience, and the option of paying with cash if you prefer, check out Curb.</p> <ul><li>Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/curb-prev.-taxi-magic/id299226386?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><h2>Easy Taxi</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/best-taxi-apps-iphone' title="Best taxi apps for iPhone: How to get a lift for less!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2014/11/taxi_magic_iphone_best_apps_screens_updated.jpg?itok=sJ4FtZ9X' />[/url]</p> <p>Easy Taxi is available in 86 cities across 26 countries and lets you quickly scrub through maps and find locations you'd like to be picked up at. From there, just make sure there are taxis in your area and you're good to go. Confirm your ride and then pay for it within the Easy Taxi app. Once you book a ride you should see the taxi's plate number and phone number appear on the map as well, making it easy for you to pick out both the car and the driver.</p> <p>For great international availability, especially across the Middle East and Asia, check out Easy Taxi.</p> <ul><li>Free - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-taxi-taxi-cab-app/id567264775?mt=8&amp;at=10l3Vy&amp;ct=d_im" title="" rel="nofollow">Download Now[/url]</li> </ul><h2>Your picks for finding rental cars and taxis on your iPhone?</h2> <p>If you frequently take taxis or rent cars, what iPhone apps have you found to be the most useful? Do you use any of the above services straight from your iPhone? Let me know in the comments!</p> <p>Note: Originally published, April 2014. Updated, November 2014.</p> </div></div></div><div id="comment-wrapper-nid-24109"></div><img width='1' height='1' src='http://tipb.com.feedsportal.com/c/33998/f/616881/s/40454fd4/sc/36/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/>

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