Starting Thursday, Turlockers have a new, high-tech alternative to calling a cab. The app-based ride service Uber has launched in Stanislaus County, offering rides from Turlock to Ripon at the touch of a smartphone. Stanislaus County is one of Uber’s first 100 markets worldwide. “Modesto and Turlock are a big part of our plan to cover the majority of Northern California,” said Spencer Rinkus, Uber San Francisco Community Manager and a Turlock native. “... Both cities have downtown areas that are growing, and we think Uber will fill a need for safe, efficient and affordable rides.”
