The holiday season is a great time to spend with friends and family. Additionally, a lot of corporations have parties — especially during the Christmas season — to celebrate the upcoming new year. In the last few years, ridesharing has become a popular choice for getting people to and from parties safely and securely.
While some have their issues with rideshare, using Uber and Lyft undoubtedly comes with some great advantages. If you’re tired, had a few too many to cocktails, don’t have a secure ride, don’t want to fool with a taxi, rideshare can definitely get you where you need to go.
Why Using Rideshare Apps is The Best Choice
Location
With a ridesharing service, you can choose your own pick-up and drop-off location. There’s no need to hail a bus or taxi. Go to your app, put in the iformation and you will be taken right to your door.
Cost
You have control over how much you want to pay for your ride. Rideshares have different levels of service you can choose from. You can select from the different price ranges to suit your need.
If more than one person is riding, you have the opportunity to split the fare among your co-workers. This can save you a lot of money. Splitting the fare between three or four people as opposed to paying for one is a much better deal.
Safety
You can track your location through the Uber or Lyft app. You will also have an ETA. This is a very good option even if just for the purposes of safety. When you look on the Lyft or Uber app, the GPS map will show your progress in real-time. It will give you driver information, the vehicle information, and it also monitors your progress as the car moves. If the vehicle is in a collision, it will also record that information. This feature is also good if anything dangerous happens. The police will be able to retrieve the information if needed. When using these apps, be sure to take basic rideshare safety precautions such as checking the license plate, asking the driver for your name and sharing your trip with a friend or relative.
Another benefit is you have the ability to report the driver if they are rude or if they engage in any bad behavior. Unfortunately, there are individuals who are not exactly civil. However, the overwhelming majority of people who use rideshare have positive experiences with the driver. In the event this does not happen, you can hold up on tipping and also send an anonymous rating.
Conclusion
Rideshare is undoubtedly the safest and most economical way to get home from those holiday parties. It is hassle-free and you will get where you need to go in a reliable and secure manner. If you don’t have a mobile app you can download either Uber or Lyft from the Apple or Google store.
