So Waze, the Alphabet-owned mapping and navigation app, is giving it a shot. On June 6, Waze will launch a carpooling app across California that lets drivers offer rides to people traveling on a similar route. Passengers who wish to carpool with a driver will be able to download a separate app called Waze Carpool and request a ride. In discussing the company’s long-term strategy, Fried said there’s an opportunity for Waze to advertise to people who have never used the Waze mapping app before. Uber is currently testing a commuter carpooling service in Washington, D.C. And after launching in California, Waze plans to bring its carpool app to Brazil.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 31, 2017 12:02 UTC