rideshare
noun
ride·share
ˈrīd-ˌsher 
variants
or less commonly
or
plural rideshares also ride-shares or ride shares
1
: a service or network through which ride-sharing trips are arranged
Talk of imposed regulations on the popular rideshares such as Lyft and Uber has fueled debate among the Seattle community.—
University Wire (Carlsbad)
University Wire (Carlsbad)a rideshare company
rideshare apps
2
: an automobile trip that is arranged by means of ride-sharing
Riders from low-frequency transit areas who book subsidized trips that require both a bus ride and a rideshare will soon be able to do that in one step in the agency's app …—Chris Tisch and Caitlin Johnston
Chris Tisch and Caitlin Johnston3
: a private automobile used for a ride-sharing trip
Revelers arrive in sports cars and ride-shares several nights a week …—Patricia Mazzei
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Fare increases would likely lower the number of people who choose to use the buses since the service is competing on cost with rideshare services and families who might choose to park at the resort.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber rideshare vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 May 2025
The groups pose a challenge for delivery and rideshare platforms, which have attempted to crack down on account sharing or selling.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber rideshare vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 May 2025
The groups pose a challenge for delivery and rideshare platforms, which have attempted to crack down on account sharing or selling.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Rideshare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rideshare. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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