RideAustin Enters the Ride-hailing Market

Nonprofit TNC launches app

"...Lyft’s wholesale evacuation, a new nonprofit, community-based app called RideAustin was introduced today at the Alamo Drafthouse on South..."

May 23, 2016 News Post by Kahron Spearman

RideAustin Hangs On

Local nonprofit to trek on in world belonging to Uber and Lyft

"...week after competitor Fasten skidded out of the market, RideAustin CEO Andy Tryba introduced himself as the "idiot who..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

RideAustin’s Community Collaborative

The ridesharing nonprofit has a new deal to help get residents to their doctor

"...it would team up with Community Care Collaborative and RideAustin to help connect low-income and uninsured Travis County residents..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Fasten Nabs RideAustin's Communication Engagement Director

Upstart rideshare company hires Joe Deshotel

"...worked as director of community engagement for the nonprofit RideAustin. He said Tuesday that business development was a role..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Solving the Right Problems

Nonprofit ride-hailing app hits Austin

"...are at the forefront of debate in Austin, and RideAustin, a new nonprofit ride-hailing app, hopes to counteract the..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Rape Claims Hit Rideshare Drivers

Lyft, RideAustin drivers both arrested on sexual assault charges

"...this summer. Osmani Limonta Diaz, a former driver with RideAustin, allegedly raped a woman in the back of his..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fasten Calls It Quits

Another rideshare bites the dust

"...temporary departures in 2016. Fasten and its nonprofit counterpart RideAustin both willingly operated under the city conditions Uber and..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: What a Difference a Year Makes

Election news, and your city at work

"...RideAustin, your local independent rideshare outfit, is partnering with Bluebonnet..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Uber and Lyft Are Back, in Case You Missed Them

Drivers and riders react to return of TNC giants

"...fresh slate of alternate transportation network companies – including RideAustin, Fasten, and Fare – that either moved in from..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

72 Hours (or So) of Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft still boycotting Austin, we take the competition for a drive

"...trip this past Monday to try out the brand-new RideAustin service on just its fifth day in operation...."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Internet Back to School Supplies

You've filled out the apps to get here – now it's time to download some

"...exercises to make sure your mental health stays happy. RideAustin..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katarina Brown

Headlines

"...the return of Uber and Lyft to Austin ride-hailing, RideAustin announced a series of price cuts to match the..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature

The Drinks Issue: Guide to Getting Home Safely

Put somebody else in the driver's seat with these transpo options

"...RideAustin is a local nonprofit helping other local nonprofits. You..."

July 13, 2018 Food Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Rideshare Wars Continue

The ground transportation game is changing

"...to harness community support to keep truckin' along. Homegrown RideAustin focused on community partnerships, like a program with Community..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

ACL Festival Transportation Guide

Minimize the hassle of getting to and from the fest

"...other rideshare choices have vanished. Fasten, Get Me, nonprofit RideAustin, and WingzAround are still active in the city. None..."

Oct. 3, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

The Texas Hammer: Ridesharing and TNCs

Need a ride? The Lege will take you for one.

"...apps. The most successful thus far is a nonprofit, RideAustin (which also enables riders to easily donate to local..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Getting Around Austin

Explore Downtown without a car and without getting lost

"...RideAustin is a recently launched community-based, nonprofit TNC serving downtown..."

June 22, 2016 Columns Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Riding Into the Sunset Ridesharing nonprofit RideAustin will end operations, according to a June 12 email..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature

Nary a Whisper

"...of labor unions (just ask Seattle). Luckily there is RideAustin, the city's progressive alternative. As I was midride, glowing..."

Dec. 18, 2018 Postmarks

How to Get Around at SXSW

Getting from airport to panels to parties without breaking a sweat

"...Want your rideshare dollars to make a difference? Consider RideAustin, which rounds up your fare to donate to local..."

Feb. 28, 2018 SXSW Post

Rideshare Wars Round 2: Fare Thee Well

First TNC drops in response to Uber and Lyft's returns

"...in the next era of the city's Rideshare Wars. RideAustin COO Marisa Goldenberg told the Chronicle that the nonprofit's..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...their departure, rivals like Boston-based Fasten and local innovators RideAustin, (as well as a new taxicab co-op), have begun..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege for Sale?

Uber and Lyft splurge on lobby to deregulate themselves

"...Austin operations following their election defeat. (Two local firms, RideAustin and Fasten, took a PR hit over the weekend..."

March 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Austin Transportation Guide

How to get around Austin, with or without your own wheels

"...Want your rideshare dollars to make a difference? RideAustin is a community-based, nonprofit TNC serving serving the Greater..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Transportation Options at SXSW

How to get around during the clusterfuck of festival season

"...RideAustin..."

March 1, 2017 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

ACL Fest Transportation Guide

Minimize the hassle of getting to and from the fest

"...the other rideshare choices have vanished. Fasten, Get Me, RideAustin, and WingzAround are still active in the city. None..."

Sept. 21, 2016 Music Post by James Renovitch

Headlines

"...A new transportation network company, RideAustin, announced its formation this week, a ridesharing effort that..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature

Eastside Parents Want Bus Routes Back

Reduced service in Montopolis, Johnston Terrace bad for students, activists claim

"...end of classes at Eastside and partnered with nonprofit RideAustin to provide "MetroLink" rideshare connections to and from nearby..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

MetroLink: Going That Extra (First / Last) Mile

From point A to point B, so you can better get to point C

"...Cap Metro identified "innovation zones" where it's partnering with RideAustin to provide free transport (during the day) to and..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dear Glutton: Where to Go for a Goodbye Dinner

You say goodbye, I say buon appetito

"...pick a spot for queso and margaritas. Take a RideAustin from restaurant to restaurant, supporting local Austin charities on..."

July 14, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

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