BlaBlaCar vs Uber

Here's a clear comparison between BlaBlaCar and Uber - two prominent platforms in the realm of shared mobility, each tailored to different travel needs:

Core Concept & Business Model
BlaBlaCar
A long-distance carpooling marketplace connecting drivers with empty seats to passengers traveling the same route. Passengers share the travel costs, and BlaBlaCar takes a commission (around 18–21%)
It's community-driven, built around trust and cost-sharing rather than profit-maximization per trip
Also offers intercity bus and train options, integrating multiple transport modes in one app. In 2023 alone, it served hundreds of thousands of users and expanded its multimodal offerings

Uber
A global on-demand ride-hailing platform, matching riders with nearby drivers for city trips. Uber sets the fare via dynamic pricing and takes a cut from drivers
Offers a wide range of services: ride options (UberX, Comfort, Green, Black), shared rides, intercity shuttles, autos, scooters, food delivery (Eats), freight.
Functions as a super app across mobility, delivery, and logistics in over 70 countries and 15,000 cities

Sustainability & Social Impact
BlaBlaCar: Promotes eco-friendly travel by reducing the number of vehicles on the road; estimated CO₂ savings are significant
Uber: Offers greener ride options like Uber Green with eco-conscious vehicle choices; however, widespread impact is less centralized than BlaBlaCar's model https://www.grepixit.com/blog/comparative-analysis-blablacar-vs-uber.html