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 Medicast.
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