Hitch
Hitch provides a ride-sharing platform for long-distance travel, utilizing a network of spacious vehicles and flexible scheduling to connect passengers between cities in Texas and Florida. The service addresses the need for affordable and reliable intercity transportation, offering guaranteed same-day bookings and multiple pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Applications
- Mobility & Transportation
Funding
Raised to date
$22.5MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
- bowcapital.com (opens in a new tab)investor website
- emep.io (opens in a new tab)investor website
- startingline.vc (opens in a new tab)investor website
Founders
Product
Problem
Existing intercity travel options often lack flexibility in scheduling and pick-up/drop-off locations, while also being expensive or unreliable. Traditional bus services may not offer convenient departure times or door-to-door service, and ride-sharing services are not readily available for longer distances.
Solution
Hitch provides a ride-sharing platform specifically designed for long-distance travel, connecting passengers traveling between cities with a network of drivers using spacious vehicles. The platform offers hourly departures and a wide selection of pick-up and drop-off locations, providing a flexible and convenient alternative to traditional transportation methods. Hitch guarantees same-day bookings, ensuring reliability for passengers with time-sensitive travel needs.
Target Audience
Hitch primarily targets individuals seeking affordable, flexible, and reliable transportation between cities, including students, business travelers, and those visiting friends and family.
Features
- Hourly departures for flexible scheduling
- Extensive network of pick-up and drop-off locations within each city
- Guaranteed same-day bookings
- Spacious vehicles with window seats for all passengers
- Mobile app for booking and managing rides
- Real-time ride tracking