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This weekend ride-sharing app SideCar is offering free rides during peak hours 8pm to 2am in an effort to compete with market leaders Uber and Lyft. We loved SideCar when the app first hit Chicago last spring, but over the past year the network has struggled to keep up with demand. Because free rides means more money for shopping, Sidecar is certainly worth a try, but don't be surprised if there aren't any drivers available. [SideCar]
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