Marty and Will take on some of the apps people use for local transportation when traveling.
Ride-Sharing & Taxi Apps
- Uber — The global standard for ride-hailing with reliable coverage in over 70 countries.
https://www.uber.com - Lyft — Excellent U.S. alternative with clear upfront pricing and good airport pickup integration.
https://www.lyft.com - Bolt (Taxify) — Popular in Europe and Africa; often cheaper than Uber and includes scooters.
https://bolt.eu - Grab — Southeast Asia’s go-to app for rides, delivery, and more.
https://www.grab.com
Tip: Always check which ride apps are licensed in your destination—some countries block certain services.
Public Transit & Mapping Apps
- Citymapper — Combines trains, buses, trams, ferries, and walking directions in major cities worldwide.
https://citymapper.com - Moovit — Offers real-time arrival info and crowd-sourced updates on delays and route changes.
https://moovitapp.com - Google Maps — Still unbeatable for integrated driving, transit, cycling, and walking routes.
https://maps.google.com - Transit App — Excellent for North American cities with live bus/train tracking and route comparisons.
https://transitapp.com
Bike & Scooter Sharing
Pro tip: Always check local helmet laws and designated riding areas to avoid fines.
Car Rental and Sharing Apps
- Turo — Peer-to-peer car rental app with diverse options (from economy to Tesla).
https://turo.com - Zipcar — Hourly or daily rentals available in most major U.S. and European cities.
https://www.zipcar.com - Getaround — App-based car sharing that unlocks cars directly with your phone.
https://www.getaround.com - Hertz / Enterprise / Sixt — Traditional companies now feature mobile-first booking and digital keys.
Local Navigation & Safety
- Rome2Rio — End-to-end transport planning from door to door (bus, train, ferry, flight).
https://www.rome2rio.com - Waze — Real-time driving alerts on traffic, police, and hazards (ideal for road trips).
https://www.waze.com - Cabify — Offers verified local drivers and female-driver options in select regions.
https://cabify.com
Marty’s Pick: Lyft
Will’s Pick: Uber Eats / Sporcle Live - https://www.sporcle.com/events/
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Gear Tips
- Save all your travel apps in a single folder on your home screen labeled ‘Transit’.
- Download offline maps in Google Maps before leaving Wi-Fi.
- Always keep a backup payment method (e.g., Apple Pay or a travel credit card) stored in your rideshare apps.
Where to Find Us
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Catch Marty as a guest on:- MacVoices Live with Chuck Joiner (Tuesdays)- InTouch With iOS with David Ginsburg (Thursdays)
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Music: The Urban Gentry by Beat Mekanik via Free Music Archive (Creative Commons)
Happy traveling, and thanks for joining us. Now it’s time to Gear Up and Go.
