Uber and Lyft have transformed the way we travel, increasing carpooling and reducing traffic. And while both companies have succeeded in on-demand chauffeurs and sharing rides with strangers, neither has cracked the code for traditional carpooling.
So the mapping and navigation app, Waze is giving it a shot... And, where better to try it out than in California?
On June 6, Waze will launch a carpooling app across the state, allowing drivers to offer rides to people traveling on a similar route. Passengers who wish to carpool with a driver will be able to download a separate app called Waze Carpool and request a ride.
“In the future when we think the service is operating at a quality that warrants a commission, we’ll add a commission,” said Josh Fried, Waze’s head of carpool.