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

• Lime — Rent electric scooters or bikes in cities across 30+ countries.
  https://www.li.me 
• Bird — Electric scooter app with built-in safety tutorials and easy QR-code unlocking.
  https://www.bird.co 
• CitiBike / Divvy / BCycle — Localized bike-share networks (U.S. examples).
  https://www.citibikenyc.com 

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)
Email: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net
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.