Ride-hailing apps have transformed the way we get around, making it safer, easier and more affordable to get where we need to go. And while apps like Lyft and Uber certainly paved the way for the mobile sharing economy, they’re not the only companies vying for a share of the market. Here are some of the top rides-hailing and taxi apps in Colorado to know.
Top Ridesharing Apps
- Lyft
- Uber
- Drivers Operative Colorado
- UZURV
- Wanderlift
Top Rideshare Apps in Colorado
Lyft is a well-known ride-hailing app that came out of Silicon Valley. The company offers VIP rider experiences through Lyft Pink memberships, and it offers business accounts that help to simplify corporate travel. Lyft’s senior leadership has long focused on issues like sustainability and social responsibility and advocates for both their drivers and their riders.
Though headquartered in San Francisco, Uber operates an office in Denver, where it maintains a strong presence. It initially offered ride-hailing services for single passengers or small groups, but in recent years, the app has expanded to offering carpooling options, SUVs and larger vehicles for groups and food delivery. Riders can also now input precise pickup and dropoff locations to ensure a more accurate estimate of their ride fare.
Drivers Cooperative Colorado is a local ride-hailing company that operates differently compared to most national firms. It’s a co-op organization, meaning drivers are part owners in the company, and it aims to provide better working conditions and pay. Similar to other services, individuals looking to secure a lift with Drivers Cooperative Colorado can use a mobile app to connect with a driver.
Unlike other ride-hailing platforms where users can request private transportation, Colorado-based Treadshare enables users to find carpooling opportunities. Its app connects drivers and riders heading to the same destination, like a state park or ski resort, and supplies passengers with recommended fare for a one-way trip. According to Treadshare, the platform is designed to reduce vehicle emissions throughout the state
Unlike typical ride-hailing apps that cater to the short-distance rider, Wanderlift targets people interested in traveling longer distances. Drivers can post the routes they plan to take and set the price per seat. Riders can either search rides by date, time and destination or make a request for a ride anywhere throughout the state. Wanderlift was founded by University of Denver students who aimed to reduce the number of vehicles on Colorado highways.
