Covid-19 and The Future of Ridesharing

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other / prefer not to say

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* 2. In what state or U.S. territory do you currently live?

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* 3. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. How often did you take rideshares pre-pandemic?

Daily

A few times per week

Once a week

A few times per month

About once per month

A few times per year

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* 5. How often did you take rideshares during the pandemic?

Daily

A few times per week

Once a week

A few times per month

About once per month

A few times per year

Never

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* 6. Has the increased cost of ridesharing made you more likely to: (check all that apply)

Shop around, rather than pick your usual provider

Be more open to trying lesser known ride providers

Compare pricing between apps

Use yellow cabs / black cars more often

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How do the increased wait times and prices impact you: (check all that apply)

I have to plan ahead more before ordering a ride

I use public transit options more than I used to (subway / bus etc)

I use alternative transport more (bike / scooter)

I socialize less

I walk more

I'm more reluctant to return to the office and would rather WFH

I may have to change jobs

I may have to relocate closer to public transit

Other (please specify)

None of the above. I'm rich and have time on my hands.

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* 8. What are your feelings now rides are no longer being subsidized: (check any you agree with)

I enjoyed the ride while it lasted - now I don’t mind paying fair market rates

I wish they would come back - I used to take a lot more rides when they were cheaper!

It was unfair on the cabs but now at least the playing field is level

I feel a little cheated. I got hooked on using them and now they have jacked up the prices.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. When would you feel comfortable sharing a pool ride with strangers?

I’m comfortable now

I don’t think I’ll be as open to sharing as I used to be before the pandemic

I'll be fine with sharing once the pandemic is over

I didn’t like sharing before the pandemic and the last two years have only enhanced that view

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you believe it should be mandatory that drivers and riders are vaccinated?

Yes

I'd rather not answer

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* 11. What’s your biggest issue(s) with ridehailing in 2021? Check all that apply.

Prices are too high

Wait times are too long

Drivers cancel on me

There’s not enough competition

Drivers don’t always follow the shortest route

I don't feel safe

The apps have become too complicated

I have to download too many apps

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you have a fun rideshare story? Maybe you met the man/woman/gender fluid person of your dreams. Maybe you became life long friends with the driver. Maybe something crazy happened. If so let us know! We'll double your chances of winning a gift card if you answer this.

Yes, my story is....

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* 14. Please check the box below if you consent to us contacting you if we have any follow up questions.

Yes

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