UT Austin Students Create Ridesharing App, Pass 1K Rides

Two students at the University of Texas at Austin have launched their own ridesharing app, which offers rides between cities in Texas for as low as $30, the university’s student newspaper The Daily Texan reports.

Krew Rideshare, developed by business freshman Kush Singh and electrical engineering freshman Tanuj Girish, has completed about a thousand rides since it was launched in March — mostly serving university students.

The app lets users request a ride a few days in advance, and pairs them with a driver, all of whom undergo background checks. 

The cost of the trip is roughly equivalent to the cost of a Greyhound or Megabus ticket, while offering more privacy.