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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

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Weve had people from Australia and Singapore. Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. "Its been a great way to meet people," says Hertz, whose suite goes for $99 a night and is occupied about half the time.