Gear Up and Go

Apps for Local Transportation


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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.

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Gear Up and GoBy Marty & Will Jencius