[JASPREET]

Everyone likes to own a car and that's why they find expensive and best cars but not everyone has the money to buy a car so most take the help of banks and different financial institutions but the problem comes when we need to pay Equal Monthly Installment every month and it creates a big hole in our pocket and I am of the view that we should stop buying cars and use the sharing Ride service offered by different companies in the world namely- OLA, UBER, RAPIDO, LYFT, JUNO, GETT, GRAB, BOLT or TAXIFY, VIA, CURB, GOJEK, CABIFY, DIDI, etc.

When we buy a New Car we need to pay for its EMI, Insurance, Maintenance and also for the parking as not many people are able to park their car in their own house safely due to space constraint so they link with another person and In India, we need to pay minimum $13 per month so this all adds up to the cost we pay for the car and if we prefer Ride-sharing service like UBER then we just to book the cab, pay, ride and leave and that's it.

[Fergal]

Thanks for suggesting that helpful tip JASPREET. The cost of owning a car is surprisingly high. When you add up the cost of the car, interest payments if you have a loan for it, fuel, maintenance costs, insurance, car tax, etc, the monthly cost can use a significant portion of your income.

[JASPREET]

That's why it would be best if you can take the help of Ride sharing services and save yourself from going into unnecessary debt.

[OldGuy]

The concept of paid ridesharing is relatively new. We used to do the same thing by hitchhiking but that was free. Now, you almost never see anyone hitchhiking because it is considered too dangerous. You never know who you might be picking up and you never know who is driving. Accidents, assaults and robberies or worse keep people from even trying to hitchhike and drivers are too scared to pick up strangers.

Thing is, the dangers are all still there. Even worse, recent studies have revealed that the entire rideshare concept is bad for the environment. Too many just cruise around with no passengers increasing unneeded traffic and emissions that add to pollution. It might reduce your own out of pocket expense, but it all makes things worse for everyone. These are just a few sites that explain the continued dangers and other issues involved:

'It's terrifying': Ride-share drivers share their concerns as carjackings increase in NOLA
https://www.wdsu.com/article/its-terrif ... /38681098#

(This one requires that you sign in to Youtube to view/age confirmation)
Ride Share Driver Assaulted by Rude Passengers | I Survived a Crime | A&E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kplUcwDVWo

Rideshare Accident Statistics that Drivers Need to Know
https://embrylawfirm.com/rideshare-acci ... d-to-know/

Rideshare Accident Statistics in the U.S.
https://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/ridesh ... stics.html

Environmental Repercussions of Rideshares
https://www.resources.org/common-resour ... ideshares/

Those are just a few of many example sites that warn of the dangers still lurking for drivers and passengers alike. Rideshare is not all that much different from just good old fashioned hitchhiking except now you have the added privilege of paying for it. Just more proof that the younger generation is full of idiots.

[JASPREET]

I don't think there is anything dangerous or suspicious about it but you need to take care and in this, we don't need to share a ride with anyone and its basically renting a cab for some time and leave when we reach our destination and these companies like OLA, UBER have professional drivers and company track them all the time and have their details so don't think there will be anything dangerous that can happen.

[Tendz]

The biggest advantage of cab renting services is that it's convenient. Just open the app, set the destination from no matter where you are and book your cab. And at times, it's even cheaper than the normal taxi.

[Treborika]

As for me I think the ride services offered by Uber and taxify for example are relatively cheaper compared to hired taxi. I prefer the ride services because of the cost effectiveness

[arhxmx]

i prefer ride sharing rather than driving

[junglegal]

In my country having your own car, however expensive it may be to maintain, is the best option. There have been so many disappearances and killings associated with ride sharings.

[peachpurple]

We have uber, gojek and grab. These car rides are cheaper if you have the voucher. Yes, you dont have to fret over the maintenance, petrol and depreciation cost

[Vehlijanta]

I have also seen people doing that. They can easily afford a car but does not like the maintenance and Insurance cost

[Tendz]

Using ride-sharing services like Uber is more cost-effective and convenient, specially if you don't need to use a car frequently or have limited parking options.

[JASPREET]

Owing and maintaining a car is quite expensive looking at the Insurance and yearly maintenance and you even need space to park it

[Tendz]

Ride-sharing services can be a great alternative for those looking to save money and simplify their transportation needs.

[Vehlijanta]

It's good but you need to see if you can manage to call and get their services because they may delay sometimes

[Jem Smith]

If you don't want to own a car, it helps if you live near reliable public transport. I don't have a drivers license, so I when I moved to my current house I chose a place near a bus stop and train station. Ride sharing and taxis are an option too, but buses and trains are cheaper. I will ususally only get taxis at night because I don't want to walk alone at night for safety reasons.

[Vehlijanta]

Having your house nearby metro Or bus stop does help because you don't have to depend upon your personal car or bike

[Carson20t]

I have come to realize that it is a good idea to get to share a Taxi cab unlike actually getting to board one and be alone in it. But I am just wondering if the safety concerns would be met. Is it okay to compromize the security for the sake of getting a cheap service?

[Jem Smith]

I have come to realize that it is a good idea to get to share a Taxi cab unlike actually getting to board one and be alone in it. But I am just wondering if the safety concerns would be met. Is it okay to compromize the security for the sake of getting a cheap service?

Taxis are a bit different from ride shares like Uber in terms of safety. It may be different in other countries, but in Australia and the UK at least the industry is heavily regulated. You know when you get a taxi that the driver has passed a lot of checks ensuring that they are a good driver, but also police checks. And there is a record of who your driver was and where they went (GPS and cameras), different from just being in some rando's car.

[JASPREET]

I guess it is safe and many people prefer to travel in a sharing taxi and its quite popular at least in Asia