Uber for X

“So I got this idea, basically it’s Uber for dog walkers. Here’s how it works…” is the mating call of the non-developer technorati set, trying to mate with the socially inept developer fauna, with the hopes of kicking out an Uber for X and changing the world.

I did a quick search for “Uber for *” and found a veritable shit ton of Uber wannabes. From Quora -

• Sprig, Munchery, SpoonRocket, Push for Pizza: Uber for food.
• Foxtrot, Minibar: Uber for alcohol.
• Hotel Tonight: Uber for last minute hotels.
• YPlan: Uber for last minute events.
• Nimbl: Uber for cash delivery.
• Homejoy, Handybook, Exec (acquired by Handybook): Uber for home cleaning.
• Vatler, ZIRX: Uber for valet-ing your car. Plowz and Mowz: Uber for lawn mowing.
• Lyft: Uber with fist bumps and pink mustaches.
• Postmates: Uber for courier services.
• BloomThat, Proflowers, Floristnow: Uber for flowers.
• SixDoors: Uber for flowers and gifts.
• Icecream.io: Uber for ice cream.
• Eaze, Canary, Meadow: Uber for marijuana delivery
• Flywheel, MyTaxi, Hailo, Taxi Hawk : Uber for taxis.
• Zeel, Unwind, Soothe: Uber for massages.
• Tablelist, BottlesTonight: Uber for nightclubs (bottle service).
• Instacart: Uber for grocery shopping.
• FlyCleaners, Wash.io, Cleanly: Uber for laundry.
• Boxed: Uber for bulked goods (Costco).
• Medicast, Doctor On Demand, Ringadoc, dVisit: Uber for doctors (in-home).
• Grindr, Mister: Uber for gay “dates.”
• Pure: Uber for heterosexual “dates.”
• Swan, StyleBee: Uber for beauty services (hair, makeup).
• Shyp: Uber for shipping.
• iCracked: Uber for iPhone repair.
• Cambly: Uber for language tutoring.
• Washly: Uber for car washes.
• Dashlocker: Uber for dry cleaning.
• Preo, Coaster: Uber for drinks at bars.
• Swifto, Fettch, Urban Leash: Uber for Dog Walking.
• Tennis Buddy: Uber for finding tennis partners.
• Road Angels: Uber for roadside assistance.
• Trucker Path: Uber for truck drivers.
• Fitmob: Uber for group fitness
• YourMechanic: Uber for mechanics.
• HouseCall: Uber for home services professionals.
• LoungeBuddy: Uber for hotel lounges.

Website or in beta, no app:

• Seven Sitters: Uber for babysitting.
• GladlyDo: Uber for chores.
• Spyke: Uber for motorcycles.
• StudyHall: Uber for tutors.
• Handii: Uber for handyman.
• GotIt!: Uber for homework.
• Flinja: Uber for work.
• Geekatoo: Uber for Tech Support.
• Cohealo: Uber for medical devices.
• Plow.me:: Uber for snow plows.
• RidePal: Uber for commuting.
• Bandwagon, Corral: Uber for airport rides.

Companies that didn’t make it:

• Rewinery (shut down): Uber for wine delivery.
• Cherry (shut down): Uber for car washes.
• BlackJet (shut down temporarily): Uber for private jets.
• Tutorspree (shut down): Uber for tutoring.

There’s a handful that aren’t in this list but this, obviously is comprehensive. So Uber away and get you snowplow on, or maybe your Swifto, or Medicast.