SideCar works like a matchmaker for the perfect ride, using smartphones to connect people who need to be picked up with everyday drivers nearby. It’s a fast, affordable and safe way to get around town, meet new people and help keep more cars off the road. With SideCar, payment is voluntary and made directly through the mobile app. All drivers are pre-vetted for safety and are free to give rides whenever they want. SideCar’s safety system includes driver background checks, driver and rider rating systems, GPS tracking features and the ability to share details of your trip in real-time.
Watch the local cab companies howl and use regulation to slow this down! As Scott says, "Let the lawsuits begin." Will the Mayor of Boston support the incumbents or the expansion of "the innovation economy?" I'm putting my money on protectionism, as has been his tendency in the past when there have been disruptive approaches to commerce. It will be interesting to watch and see if there is a difference between him and Mayors Bloomburg and Emanuel on this one.