{"id":3735,"date":"2015-12-03T11:43:41","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T16:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/?p=3735"},"modified":"2015-12-03T11:43:41","modified_gmt":"2015-12-03T16:43:41","slug":"taxis-vs-rideshares-an-industry-depicted-through-graphics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/2015\/12\/03\/taxis-vs-rideshares-an-industry-depicted-through-graphics\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxis vs. Rideshares: An Industry Depicted Through Graphics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following and staying updated on the Rideshare\/Taxi Industry is exhausting! Every ride-hail company is trying to get their piece of the pie and it is causing a lot of confusion for riders.\u00a0 Furthermore with the introduction of new ridesharing<\/a> app-based services every day, finding the best transportation choice has become a lot more complicated than just waving your hand and hailing a cab.<\/p>\n

To help make our fans lives a bit easier, we have compiled our most helpful rideshare and taxi infographics in one blog post. Whether you are still learning about Uber and Lyft, are curious which company is cheapest, or are eager to learn which airports your should avoid taking taxis from, there is an easy to view infographic waiting to show you!<\/p>\n

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Your Rideshare App Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n

New to Ridesharing? “Your Rideshare App Guide” is the go to place to learn everything there is to know about the many new rideshare companies that have emerged onto the transportation scene in the last few years.<\/p>\n

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Uber VS Lyft VS Taxi: A Price Comparison<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trouble navigating the world of rideshares, taxi services, and other transportation options? Using RideGuru<\/a>, we have broken down the costs of two of the major rideshare services, Lyft and UberX, and traditional taxi services. The costs of these three transportation options are compared in five major cities in the United States. Ride on!<\/p>\n

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The Ups and Downs of the Medallion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The taxi industry has been going through much turmoil in recent months; from dropping medallion prices to rideshare protests to job losses. Take a look at this TaxiFareFinder infographic that outlines the rise (and recent fall) of medallion prices in New York City. The sharp decrease is thought to be caused by rideshare services, so it will be interesting to see the final outcome for medallions, the taxi industry, and the rideshare industry.<\/p>\n

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Catch A Ride: Costs From 20 Major Airports to Their Respective City Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the first impressions of a new city is the taxi ride taken from the airport to the destination, generally to a hotel or event in a city. This initial taxi ride can set the tone for a trip \u2013 the ride can be a quick breeze or a long, expensive nightmare. The TaxiFareFinder team has compiled information from taxis around the world to help travelers be prepared with the knowledge of what to expect when traveling to twenty of the largest airports.<\/p>\n

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How Do You Ride?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Which Rideshare company is your favorite? Do you switch between companies or are you loyal to one? We surveyed over 300 riders on our site to find these answers and highlight some common trends.<\/p>\n

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