Tourist guides will lead you to the big attractions, but if you want to really experience a city like a local, you need to go where they go—and ZipCab makes that easier than ever. With flexible routing, hyper-local coverage, and a network of driver-savvy shortcuts, ZipCab is your ticket to exploring the city beyond the guidebook. And with cashback apps, you can even earn rewards while you ride, shop, and eat at local spots along the way.
Here’s how to tap into authentic city experiences with ZipCab in your pocket.
- Skip the Tourist Traps, Explore Neighborhood Favorites
Instead of following the crowds to the usual landmarks, use ZipCab to head into neighborhoods where locals actually spend their time—quiet coffee shops, family-owned diners, indie bookstores, and hidden parks.
Some great starting points:
- NYC: Ride to Astoria, Ditmas Park, or Red Hook for a quieter, hyperlocal feel.
- Chicago: Skip the Loop and take ZipCab to Logan Square or Hyde Park for arts, culture, and food.
- LA: Explore Highland Park, Echo Park, or Manhattan Beach for creative hubs and local businesses.
Use Commute Link or UrbanSwift in areas where ZipCab isn’t as active, and combine services seamlessly for multi-neighborhood adventures.
- Take the Scenic Route with Neighborhood-Specific Rides
One of the best things about ZipCab is how easily it connects pockets of the city that traditional transit might overlook. Instead of hopping between subway lines or buses, plan neighborhood-specific rides that let you explore with intention.
Examples:
- Brooklyn Flea to Smorgasburg: Quick ZipCab ride across Williamsburg.
- From West Hollywood to Silver Lake: See more in less time, with less stress.
- From Chicago’s Andersonville to Ravenswood ArtWalk: Make a full afternoon of it.
And because you’re not bound by rigid stops or routes, you can get dropped off right at the door of that must-try bookstore or under-the-radar ramen spot.
- Shop, Dine, and Earn Like a Local with Fluz
While exploring neighborhoods, why not earn rewards on every stop? With Fluz, you can get cashback at merchants while supporting small businesses along the way.
Use Fluz to buy gift cards or create virtual cards ahead of time or while you ride for places like:
- CVS for forgotten essentials
- Chipotle or Panera Bread for lunch on the go
- Barnes & Noble or Book Boulevard for local reads
- Ulta Beauty for a self-care treat
- Lululemon for high-quality apparel before a walk through the park
You get cashback and support merchants in the area you’re exploring—win-win. Download Fluz here to start earning cashback.
- Use Local Drivers as Your Guide
ZipCab drivers are often residents of the very neighborhoods you’re visiting. Don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations—they may point you to the best coffee shop around the corner or a walking path only locals know about.
Unlike apps that drop you off and disappear, ZipCab gives you a chance to connect with people who know the area, making your trip more personal and informed.
To travel like a local, you have to move like one—and that means ditching the tourist schedules and embracing tools that give you freedom, flexibility, and access to real neighborhood culture. With ZipCab’s city-savvy routing and Fluz’s cashback rewards on your favorite stops, your next trip can be both authentic and rewarding.
Whether you’re discovering a new city or exploring your own, the local way is the better way.
