Total Transit launches Arizona's first legal ride-sharing program

Oct 22, 2014, 5:44am MST Updated: Oct 22, 2014, 7:31am MST

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Arizona's first legal ride-sharing program launched recently through taxi company Total Transit, reports KPHO-TV.

Glendale-based Total Transit, the parent company of Discount Cab, now offers a mobile app-based ride-sharing program. The cost for the service is lower than a traditional taxi but slightly more than Uber and Lyft.

The reason is thatTotal Transit's service abides by Arizona law: Drivers have commercial license plates on their vehicles, carry commercial auto insurance and are licensed by the state's Department of Weights and Measures.

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