Need a Driver ASAP? Theres an App for That

One benefit of living in an urban environment is that it's pretty easy to walk from point A to point B. If it's a far distance (or if the weather is inclement), you can hop on the bus or subway. And if you really deserve a treat (or you're just in a rush), you can hail a cab for a private chauffeur.

But, at the risk of channeling #FirstWorldProblems, finding a cab can be kind of a nuisance. Some neighborhoods don't get good taxi traffic, and certain times of day are notoriously hard for cab-seekers to score a ride.

The taxi industry -- $31 billion a year in the U.S. and Europe -- is ripe for innovation, especially as cities become more densely populated, and these services need to tr…
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