ROSALINA “ SALLY” DE LA PAZ
THE rising popularity of what we commonly call “Uber” or “Grab” has become a part of our lifestyle. This phenomenon is rooted in the global concept of what is known as “real time ride-sharing” or “sharing economy” or “carpooling.” This service arranges one-time shared rides on very short notice, making use of three recent technological advances: a) GPS navigation devices to determine the driver’s route and arrange the shared ride; b) Smartphones for travelers to request a ride wherever they happen to be; and c) social networks to establish trust and accountability between the drivers and the passengers.