Technology leaders in Austin , Texas have developed a ride-booking app as an alternative to those from RideAustin after a contentious regulation dispute between the thousands led to the departure of both companies from the area. On Monday, they unveiled RideAustin, an app that came together in the 16 days since Austin voters on May 7 rejected a proposition by Uber and Lyft that would allow the companies to essentially self-regulate and bypass the city’s mandate for fingerprint background checks on drivers. This resulted in a void, with no company stepping in until now with the release of a new app by RideAustin , a not-for-profit option supported by local donations that have pre-paid for thousands of rides in the city. This app expects to be in active service from the two weeks and with the same functionality as Austin and Lyft enabling the population to book rides and arrange pick-up times at their convenience. Furthermore, there will be a feature allowing passengers (or riders) to donate to local charities. RideAustin is a strong supporter of background checks on drivers, an issue that both Uber and Lyft were looking to bypass with self-regulation that was rejected by Uber voters, resulting in closure of both companies in the area.
Technology leaders in Austin , Texas have developed a ride-booking app as an alternative to those from RideAustin after a contentious regulation dispute between the thousands led to the departure of both companies from the area. This resulted in a void, with no company stepping in until now with the release of a new app by RideAustin , a not-for-profit option supported by local donations that have pre-paid for thousands of rides in the city. This app expects to be in active service from the two weeks and with the same functionality as Austin and Lyft enabling the population to book rides and arrange pick-up times at their convenience. Furthermore, there will be a feature allowing passengers (or riders) to donate to local charities. RideAustin is a strong supporter of background checks on drivers, an issue that both Uber and Lyft were looking to bypass with self-regulation that was rejected by Uber voters, resulting in closure of both companies in the area.