Getting from place to place safely and independently is an important aspect of community participation.
Uber
Overview: A widely used ride sharing app for getting somewhere in a few simple steps. After adding a payment method, riders enter a destination, choose a ride type with an upfront price, and are matched with a nearby driver. The app displays the driver’s name, car model, and license plate so riders can verify the vehicle before getting in.
Lyft
Overview: A ride sharing app that takes riders from point A to point B in just a few steps. The app shows each ride option’s price and estimated arrival time, and once matched, the driver’s name, photo, car model, and license plate for verification at pickup. Fares are charged automatically to a linked payment method when the ride ends.
NaviLens
Overview: Uses proprietary code signage to share and identify information. NaviLens codes improve on traditional QR codes and appear in transit stations, grocery stores, airports, on products, and at some businesses. Most phones can detect a NaviLens code from roughly fifty feet away using the free app, and custom codes can be created through the NaviLens website.