Ride Share Facts
What phrase is used to describe the process of sharing a ride with others?
a) Shuttle Service
b) Hailing a Taxi
c) Carpooling
d) Scooter Sharing
c) Carpooling
What is the primary reason people use Uber?
Convenience
What is Poparide?
A carpooling app
What is the difference between "online taxi"/ride sharing services and taxi services?
-Drivers for ride-share are not necessarily professional drivers
-Use of an app to book
What percent of the "online taxi"/ride-sharing market does Uber have?
a)83%
b)73%
c)68%
B) 73%
In the driver profile we shared, what celebrities did Elizabeth mention she had picked up? (2)
Steph Curry & Kevin Durant
What are 3 styles of ride-sharing services used in Calgary?
-Online Taxi
-Scooter/Bike rental
-Car share
"In 2020, Uber unlocked an estimated $________ in economic value for the Canadian economy."
a) 6.5 billion
b) 7.4 billion
c) 8 billion
a) 6.5 billion
What year was Uber founded?
2008
What is car sharing?
A model of car rental where riders use the vehicle for a short period, often by the hour.
What information can a rider see on the driver profile? (give 3)
-name
-rating
-how many trips they've given
-where they're from
-compliments from other riders
-languages spoken
-interesting story
Name a car-sharing company
1) Communauto
2) Zip Car
3) Turo
What percent of Uber drivers in Canada use an electric vehicle?
16%
What are 3 types of "safety checks" riders can use in the Uber app?
-audio record the ride
-pin verification to ensure the rider gets in the right vehicle
-RideCheck: receive automated check-ins if the ride goes off course or is disrupted
-Trusted contacts feature: automatically share your trip status, driver information and other details to friends or family.
What does it cost to start and ride a bird scooter in Calgary?
a) $1.25 to start, $0.45 per minute to ride
b) $1.35 to start, $0.15 per minute to ride
c) $1.15 to start, $0.35 per minute to ride?
c) $1.15 to start, $0.35 per minute to ride