Russian-speaking immigrant launched an affordable alternative to Uber and Lyft in New York

Service called myle and is already available in all five areas of New York. The company hopes to stand out in the market by providing people with a more affordable alternative to Uber and Lyft. This was reported on the portal Engadget.

The founder of Myle is a Russian-speaking immigrant Alexei Medvedovsky. According to him, he has 20 years of experience in the urban taxi industry.

To date, the application covers all five areas of New York. Passengers are served by about 5000 drivers licensed by the City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

The company claims that most trips will cost an average of 10% cheaper than competitors Uber or Lyft for the same mileage. Also in Myle noted that they are not going to use any hidden fees. In addition to these differences, Myle is practically comparable to Uber, Lyft and other competitors, the source said. In particular, passengers have the opportunity to choose between different classes of cars, including wheelchairs, and plan trips in advance.

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The company plans to expand its operations to several Long Island counties by the end of 2020. However, Myle is likely to face a tough fight against its two larger competitors, the author notes.

It's worth recalling that last year Juno, an app that positioned itself as an alternative to Uber and Lyft in New York, closed. Just prior to closure, the company received an average of about 21 travel orders per day, which represented only 000% of all travel in the city using apps.