Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have a great deal to offer. Certainly there are risks involved with these services, and it’s vital that you are careful when you call for a Lyft or Uber vehicle. The dangers of getting into the wrong car, of accidents, and even of being attacked can give even the most careful rider pause. Still, there are a lot of advantages to ridesharing which make it worthwhile to consider, as long as you take the right precautions. Let’s learn about the advantages of ridesharing and where you can go for help if you do end up in an unfortunate circumstance and become injured.
Advantages of Ridesharing
The advantages of ridesharing are many. It can save you money, introduce you to new people from many different backgrounds, keep you mobile, and reduce wear and tear on your own vehicle. Let’s break these down in detail.
Saving Money
Studies show that ridesharing can actually save you money. Many routes can cost as much as 50% less than taking public transportation. Certainly Uber and Lyft can be less costly than a standard taxi cab service. In fact, taxi drivers are claiming that Uber and Lyft are taking business away from them because the costs are so low.
Making the World a Little Smaller
Many people choose Lyft or Uber services because they allow you to meet new people, make new friends, and bring the world a little closer together. In some cases, you might share a vehicle with other passengers, which offers the opportunity to get to know the other passengers. It allows you to experience different points of view, backgrounds and cultures. It can break down barriers and create open minds.
Keeping You Mobile
We live in an on-the-go society. Many people who otherwise are unable to get around, perhaps because even accessible buses and trains are tough to get aboard, find that a ridesharing service allows them to get to places they couldn’t visit before. This also makes the world a bit smaller and breaks down the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding.
Saving Wear and Tear on Your Vehicle
Driving everywhere puts strain on your car. City driving creates a lot of wear and tear that can result in your personal vehicle suffering damage, requiring excessive maintenance, or needing replacement sooner than you would otherwise expect. Taking a rideshare allows you to rest your car and save on wear and tear.
Questionable Benefits
Rideshare services claim that they help the environment by reducing the number of cars on the road, thereby reducing traffic, but these claims are questionable. Recent studies lay the blame for increased traffic, as well as increased auto emissions, on rideshare services. Many who use these services don’t have cars, so they add more cars on the road. It remains to be seen what the actual relationship is between rideshare services and the environment.
Finding Help After an Accident
For all the advantages of ridesharing, there are also risks. If you do suffer an accident or get hurt otherwise in a rideshare, such as an attack by a driver or other passenger, help is available. You are entitled to compensation for the harm you suffer, but it requires help from a qualified Uber attorney. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area, contact the Gruber Law Group for a free consultation today.
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