Taxi services have made transportation from one place to another easier, cheaper, and more efficient. More than 100 million Americans rely on cabs as a mode of transportation. With everything going digital, taxi services are no exception. Many taxi services have their own apps that facilitate easy and hassle-free booking and payment. Let us take a look at the best Taxi Services in the United States
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Uber is a San Francisco-based tech company providing mobility services to 110 million users worldwide. What makes Uber stand out is its Panic Mode feature that sends notifications to the nearest police station when pressed and its Split feature that makes sharing fares easy. In addition to ride-hailing, it offers food delivery, medicine delivery, freight transportation, etc.
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Curb, formerly Verifone Taxi Systems, offers cheap and secure taxi services across 65 cities worldwide. Their taxis equip the passengers with luxurious facilities like a wheelchair, music, an air conditioner, and a baby seat. All of their drivers are professional and insured.
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Operating in more than 644 cities in the United States, Lyft is a leading ride-hailing mobile application allowing users to schedule their rides up to seven days in advance. It offers a wide range of services, from rentals, bikes, and scooters to luxury rides.
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Gett is an Israeli-based taxi app specializing in corporate ground transportation. It allows users to carpool and book rides up to 2 weeks prior. Their mobile application uses advanced technology and is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms.
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Founded in 2011, Easy Taxi is a Brazil-based company that allows users to book a ride and track it in real time. It currently operates in more than 420 cities across 30 countries and serves 20 million users globally. Their app tracks the car's movement and saves travel statistics while also allowing users to create custom route lists.
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Via was founded in 2012 in New York by a group of Israeli entrepreneurs. It is a real-time ride-sharing mobile app convenient for users who want a comfortable ride at low fares. Its unique features like ViaPass, ViaVan, and ViaViewer are one of the main reasons for the success of this app.
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Formerly known as Tickengo, Wingz is a reliable option for users wanting to travel privately at affordable rates. The app's most distinct feature is that it allows riders to choose their favorite drivers. It offers airport rides and around-town rides that you can schedule up to 2 months in advance.
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inDriver started as a justice movement against taxi drivers who doubled their fares. It allows passengers and riders to negotiate fares depending upon the route and other factors. Currently, it operates in 646+ cities in 45 countries and allows passengers to pay directly via cash or card.
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Flywheel is an e-Hail cab service that connects local drivers to users and allows tracking ETA and paying for trips, all through the phone. It also provides food delivery, business transportation, and government transportation services.
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Bridj is an on-demand bus service app founded in Boston and later acquired by Transit Systems. It helps passengers use shuttle, car, and bus fleet services between work and home during rush hours.
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