Google debuts carpooling service in Israel

Google has launched a pilot carpooling service in Israel. It marks the company’s entry into an on-demand transportation market dominated by Uber and a burgeoning regulatory maze. Users in Tel Aviv will now be able to open an app called RideWith and connect with a driver who uses Waze, the navigation app Google bought in 2013. The passenger will enter their home and work addresses, as well as the time they intend to leave. The apps will then match a passenger with a commuter who can pick them up along their normal route. The service, which will be available in two other cities besides Tel Aviv, is Google’s first foray into ride sharing.