Any 99 or Uber user has already faced delays in getting a car, drivers canceling, or even higher prices due to high demand. And in recent times, these problems have become even more frequent, just ask friends and family or do a quick search on social media to confirm this.
so many challenges in the traditional and largest transport applications on the market, other names started to stand out, for example, inDriver that allows users to combine the value of the ride directly with the driver, and BlaBlaCar that works as a ride per app .
The hitchhiking app is already well known, but there are many questions about how it works and we at Technology Refugee we will try to explain to you how to use this alternative tool.
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does BlaBlaCar work?
Unlike the others, the application is focused on long distances and works as a kind of ride. Drivers register on the platform and inform their destination and people who will take the same route can request a ride, so both share the trip expenses to make it cheaper.
Drivers must also provide details of the trip, the entire itinerary, departure time and number of available spaces. The passenger, in turn, will inform when he wants to travel and will be able to view all the scheduled trips that suit his requirements.
The passenger can then choose which ride they want to accept. Drivers can accept their passengers automatically or manually. Once connected, BlaBlaCar sends the numbers of drivers and passengers so that the last details are corrected.
What are the payment methods?
BlaBlaCar payments must be made directly to the driver of the trip, the platform only plays the role of connecting travelers. According to the app, it is necessary to carry cash and already exchanged.
What to do if the driver cancels the ride?
BlaBlaCar claims that this type of event is rare, but if it happens to you, the app will let you know as soon as the driver cancels the ride so you can find another car.
If the driver does not show up at the agreed time, the platform asks you to wait up to 30 minutes to think about any delay and, if you continue to wait, contact the driver directly.
Is BlaBlaCar safe?
Like other applications, passengers and drivers must confirm various information to be able to use the application, including identity and contact number, which brings greater security to both sides.
In addition, to provide a better travel experience, the platform asks users to inform their preferences, for example, if they like music, if they prefer to talk or be silent. Drivers must also inform if they are smokers or if they accept pets in the vehicle.
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