A Real (Free) Rideshare | KQED News

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When Uber and Lyft first came on the scene, we called them “rideshares.” That does not make any sense. You don’t “share” a ride with Uber or Lyft. You pay for one.

The Associated Press now flat-out tells reporters not to use the term “rideshare” for these companies. Instead, it says they should be called “ride-hailing” services.

So, if you want to truly share a ride in San Francisco, you can’t do it with Lyft or Uber. But there is one option: Jeff Steeno.

Reporter: Sam Harnett
Video: Anya Schultz, Adam Grossberg

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