User:Thepearcares/Pear Transportation Company

Pear Transportation Company, also called The Pear Cares, is a designated driver service headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2009 by Tony Ciotti, Mike Conley, and Danielle Danzuso, and operates by transporting customers home in their own vehicles while a Pear driver follows in another vehicle.

Name Origin
The name "Pear" is often thought to be a homonym of the word "pair," in that it requires a "pair" of people to complete a trip. While this homonym may actually make sense, it is not the origin of the company name. The name was actually chosen because it provided the opportunity to market a catchy slogan and website - The Pear Cares, and because it enabled the development of a fun and friendly logo (something that could be synonomous with having fun and drinking responsibly).

Fares
Pear Transportation Company charges a $20 fixed fee plus $2 per mile.