Share and Ride Alike: Mobility Innovation for the Sharing Economy
Share and Ride Alike: Mobility Innovation for the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is changing the way we understand transportation on a global scale. The city bus driver sees ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft as a threat to his livelihood; meanwhile, major car manufacturers see the sharing trend jeopardizing private vehicle ownership.
But the rapid pick-up in ridesharing is likely to bridge the distance between people and their destinations, according to transportation technology experts, all while changing the culture of transportation to focus less on exclusivity and more on accessibility and efficiency.