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

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Others, such as Loosecubes, are looking for a more consistent stream of revenue by switching to a subscription-based model. 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. The company is applying that principle in the U.S.