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# Luxe Cab-Fetching Apps
The Uber Technologies Driver Fetches a Ride from Your Smartphone

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-28 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-technologies-driver
References: [news.nationalpost](http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/15/new-service-brings-app-summoned-cars-to-toronto/) & [blog.uber](http://blog.uber.com/)

Using Tony Hawk as its test driver during its 'Super Secret Stealth Test Mode' time period, [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-electric) Technologies Driver services made the rounds around the world before launching its Taxi arranging app, which is now launched and available in many cities, including Toronto.

Admittedly aimed at the wealthy, the Uber Technologies Driver app is more expensive than a normal taxi ride would be, but if you are purely looking for convenience, nothing beats it. All that has to be done to have this convenient service is downloading its app, scheduling when and where you want to be picked up and waiting.

For the Toronto service, the [National Post](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-function) reports that for a regularly $19 taxi ride, you're looking at $25 to give some expense perspective.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Luxury Cab-finding Apps:** Technology companies can focus on creating more luxury cab-finding apps similar to Uber Technologies Driver, as their demand is increasing from wealthy customers.
- **Global Launch of Luxury Cab-finding Apps:** Tech companies can expand the reach of their luxury cab-finding apps globally in order to attract an even wider customer base.
- **Affordable Ride-sharing Services:** Innovative companies can create affordable ride-sharing services to give regular taxi services a run for their money in terms of convenience and cost-effectiveness.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Transportation and Ride-sharing:** The transportation industry can incorporate luxury cab-finding apps as part of their services and use it to target affluent customers.
- **Technology:** Technology companies can focus on creating luxury cab-finding apps like Uber Technologies Driver to tap into the growing demand for such services.
- **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can integrate luxury cab-finding apps as part of their services to offer convenient and efficient ways for their guests to get around.

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