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Driven by everyday people.

Riders, drivers and employees — together, we’re on a mission to transform transportation by building a more affordable, accessible way to understand where you’re going.

Side.cr is building the largest transportation news source powered by everyday people.

Side.cr is currently available in all global markets and has published 100’s of stories. Founded in 2017 and based in Utah, Side.cr receives millions of visits every year.

Our Editors

David Johnson

CO-FOUNDER

David is a veteran entrepreneur, champion of climate reform and disrupter of the status quo. Under his leadership Side.cr has expanded to become the first instant rideshare news source nationwide. His passion to reinvent transportation dates back over a decade.

Melissa Thorson

CO-FOUNDER, CTO

Melissa is a nationally recognized technology writer.

Under Melissa’s leadership, Side.cr’s engineering team has developed a dynamic, intuitive and scalable platform that has reached millions of riders nationwide.

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