SideCar Brings Instant Ridesharing to Boston, Chicago and Brooklyn
Popular Rideshare App Matches People for Shared Rides in 8 US Markets
(firmenpresse) - SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/15/13 -- SideCar (), the instant community, announced today that it is adding Boston, Chicago and Brooklyn to its growing roster of cities. Following its 2012 launch in San Francisco, SideCar now operates in eight US markets including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Austin and Seattle.
"People love the SideCar experience and have been quick to embrace it as a new way to get around," said Sunil Paul, CEO of SideCar. "We're excited to continue our rapid U.S. rollout by bringing SideCar to these great cities."
SideCar works like a matchmaker for the perfect ride, using smartphones to connect people who need to be picked up with everyday drivers nearby. It's a fast, affordable and safe way to get around town, meet new people and help keep more cars off the road. With SideCar, payment is voluntary and made directly through the mobile app. All drivers are pre-vetted for safety and are free to give rides whenever they want. SideCar's safety system includes driver background checks, driver and rider rating systems, GPS tracking features and the ability to share details of your trip in real-time.
During its initial launch phase, SideCar will be available for drivers and riders Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm - 3am in Boston, Chicago and Brooklyn, NY. Expanded hours and days will follow as the community grows. SideCar is actively recruiting drivers in all the cities where it currently operates. Drivers can sign up to be part of the community at . SideCar's free mobile application is available for download for riders via the App Store for and GooglePlay for users.
SideCar () is the leading mobile ridesharing app that instantly matches people who need a ride with regular, everyday drivers willing to give them one. It's a fast, affordable, safe and fun way to get around the city. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, the company's investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Google Ventures, Spring Ventures, Huron River Ventures, SV Angel, Lerer Ventures and others. SideCar's free mobile application is available for download for riders via the App Store for and GooglePlay for users. Drivers can sign up to be part of the community at .
Dean Rodgers
Atomic PR
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Margaret Ryan
SideCar
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