CEFR B1

ride-share

verb

Meaning

A service that connects passengers with drivers who use their personal vehicles to provide transportation for a fee, typically arranged through a mobile application.

Examples

Many urban commuters now rely on ride-share services to avoid the hassle of finding downtown parking.
The city council is debating new regulations for ride-share companies operating within the metropolitan area.

Synonyms: carpool, taxi, hail, transportation

ride-share (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪdˌʃɛər/

Definition

A service that connects passengers with drivers who use their personal vehicles to provide transportation for a fee, typically arranged through a mobile application.

Examples

Many urban commuters now rely on ride-share services to avoid the hassle of finding downtown parking.
The city council is debating new regulations for ride-share companies operating within the metropolitan area.
He decided to ride-share with a colleague to reduce his daily carbon footprint.

How to Use ride-share

ride-share with (prepositional phrase): To share a vehicle journey with another person. — "I usually ride-share with my neighbor to save on gas."
take a ride-share (collocation): To use a ride-sharing service for transport. — "It is faster to take a ride-share than to wait for the bus."

Synonyms of ride-share

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