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zTrip Will Help Artscape Attendees Avoid Driving, Parking Hassles

Smartphone app allows Artscape attendees to book a taxi or black car in advance.

If you’re one of the more than 350,000 people heading to Baltimore’s Artscape this coming weekend, zTrip can make your life a whole lot easier.

Artscape attendees can skip the hassle of driving and parking by downloading zTrip – the popular smartphone app that enables riders to book a taxi or black car for now or later – in advance.

Those who don’t get a chance to download the zTrip app ahead of time can get help downloading the app, as well as a credit code for a free ride home, if they visit the zTrip booth at Artscape. zTrip staff will also be giving away sunglasses, pens, pads, and promo cards while they’re there.

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zTrip stands out from competing services by providing features such as:

· No surge pricing – zTrip offers the same low price every time, regardless of the day of the week or whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m.;

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· Professional, licensed, full-time drivers – zTrip drivers are fully insured and have undergone background checks so riders don’t have to worry about who is driving them home;

· 24/7 live customer service – zTrip offers users a live support team via email or phone anytime.

zTrip will also be promoting Maryland-born hip hop artist and multi-instrumentalist Kenton Dunson, who will be performing at Artscape on Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. zTrip will provide transportation for Dunson and his band.

Being held July 15-17 in Baltimore City’s cultural district, Artscape is America's largest free arts festival, attracting more than 350,000 attendees. Artscape 2016 features three outdoor stages and seven indoor venues, presenting 200 live concerts, theater, dance, and more. There will also be 150 visual artists and craftspeople selling their work, plus numerous visual and performing art exhibits (such as outdoor sculptures, pop-up street theater, and game design) and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages available throughout the festival site.

For more information about zTrip, visit www.ztrip.com.

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About zTrip

Owned and operated by Transdev, a leading provider of passenger ground transportation services, zTrip enables users to book a black car or taxi for now, or for later. zTrip offers transparent pricing and professionally licensed and insured drivers.

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