Skift Asks: Do You Need a Taxi Hailing App?
Skift Take
Car-hailing apps are the hot thing in ground transportation, but they'll need a big market to succeed. We see a few glimpses of that here, as well as a few things that could be speedbumps for the services.
If the tech blogs and venture capital activity is anything to go by then taxi- and car-hailing apps are the next big thing in ground transportation. The two leading services, Uber and Hailo, have collectively raised over $100 million to fuel their global expansion. Smaller players like TaxiMagic, Lyft, and Sidecar have also made headway into cities in the U.S. and North America.
Each service offers something slightly different, but they all share a basic premise: It's better to connect with a cab, car service, or ride via a smartphone app, preferably one that also handles the fare and the tip, too. For dri
