noun · neutral
ride-sharing
UK/ˈraɪdˌʃeərɪŋ/US/ˈraɪdˌʃɛrɪŋ/RIDE·shar·ing
A service where people share car trips (often arranged via an app) so several passengers travel together.
Examples
“Many commuters now use ride-sharing to cut travel costs and avoid driving alone.”
“The city is promoting ride-sharing as part of its plan to reduce congestion.”
“Drivers can earn extra money by registering with a ride-sharing platform.”
Band 8 sentence
“Ride-sharing platforms have helped reduce the number of single-occupancy cars in urban areas, thereby easing congestion and cutting emissions.”
Collocations
- ride-sharing app
- use ride-sharing
- ride-sharing platform
Word family
Common mistakes
sharing ride→ride-sharing
use carpool→use ride-sharing
a ride sharing→a ride-sharing service
Say it for a higher band
5car→6carpool→7+ride-sharing
Synonyms
carpool
Easily confused
carpool
“I often carpool with colleagues to work.”
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