ridesharing

or ride-shar·ing

[ rahyd-shair-ing ]

/ ˈraɪdˌʃɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

of or relating to the sharing of rides in a motor vehicle with other people, especially commuters: a ridesharing program to reduce overcrowding on the highways.

Also called real-time ridesharing . of or relating to a car service that allows a person to use a smartphone app to arrange a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle.

noun

an arrangement or instance involving the sharing of rides in a motor vehicle with other people, especially commuters: a statewide campaign to encourage ridesharing.

Also called real-time ridesharing . a car service that allows a person to use a smartphone app to arrange a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle.

Also ride·share, ride-share .

Also called ride·hail·ing, ride-hail·ing

[rahyd-hey-ling] /ˈraɪdˌheɪ lɪŋ/ (for defs. 2, 4) .

Origin of ridesharing

First recorded in 1940–45; ride + share¹ + -ing¹; the term arose during World War II as part of an effort to conserve fuel and rubber

historical usage of ridesharing

The more recent meaning of the term ridesharing , related to using a mobile app to book a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle, arose in the context of the sharing economy , in which digital technology assists in the sharing of goods or services owned by individuals. Some people have questioned applying the term sharing to commercial ride-booking services. Though most of these commercial services also offer users the option of sharing a ride and its cost with other passengers, the alternate term ridehailing has been proposed as a more appropriate designation for these businesses.

Words nearby ridesharing

rider, ridered, ride roughshod over, rider's bone, ridership, ridesharing, ride shotgun, ride up, ridge, ridgeback, Ridgecrest

单词	ridesharing
释义	ridesharing or ride-shar·ing [ rahyd-shair-ing ] / ˈraɪdˌʃɛər ɪŋ / adjective of or relating to the sharing of rides in a motor vehicle with other people, especially commuters: a ridesharing program to reduce overcrowding on the highways. Also called real-time ridesharing . of or relating to a car service that allows a person to use a smartphone app to arrange a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle. noun an arrangement or instance involving the sharing of rides in a motor vehicle with other people, especially commuters: a statewide campaign to encourage ridesharing. Also called real-time ridesharing . a car service that allows a person to use a smartphone app to arrange a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle. Also ride·share, ride-share . Also called ride·hail·ing, ride-hail·ing [rahyd-hey-ling] /ˈraɪdˌheɪ lɪŋ/ (for defs. 2, 4) . Origin of ridesharing First recorded in 1940–45; ride + share¹ + -ing¹; the term arose during World War II as part of an effort to conserve fuel and rubber historical usage of ridesharing The more recent meaning of the term ridesharing , related to using a mobile app to book a ride in a usually privately owned vehicle, arose in the context of the sharing economy , in which digital technology assists in the sharing of goods or services owned by individuals. Some people have questioned applying the term sharing to commercial ride-booking services. Though most of these commercial services also offer users the option of sharing a ride and its cost with other passengers, the alternate term ridehailing has been proposed as a more appropriate designation for these businesses. Words nearby ridesharing rider, ridered, ride roughshod over, rider's bone, ridership, ridesharing, ride shotgun, ride up, ridge, ridgeback, Ridgecrest Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ridesharing Of course, harassment happens in taxis just as it does in ridesharing vehicles. Uber’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Surge Pricing. What If It’s Sexual Harassment by Drivers?\|Olivia Nuzzi\|March 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This would ruin the ridesharing business model for many drivers to the benefit of the traditional taxi industry. Uber and Its Enemies\|Jim Epstein\|February 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That would help demonstrate that ridesharing and clearly delineated liability are fully compatible. Uber and Its Enemies\|Jim Epstein\|February 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST
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