brownbear
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Posts by brownbear
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Uber and Lyft won’t solve traffic. Local governments must step in. [Washington Post]
To me this is a major problem that needs to be dealt with. Traffic is just getting worse and we … -
When will it be safe to undelete Uber? [Slate]
https://slate.com/business/2018/07/can-uber-ceo-dara-khosrowshahi-fix-a-toxic-culture.html ...At most companies, this kind of volatility at the top of the org chart would be of interest mainly … -
Uber wins right to continue operating in London
"Uber has won its appeal to continue operating in London, a judge for the Westminster Magistrates’ Court announced in a … -
Uber and Lyft are buying their way into monopolization at the expense of everybody else.’
I am not sure I agree with the basic premise of this article, but nevertheless it is an interesting viewpoint. … -
New York City taxi gang forces couple to pay $470 for 10-minute ride
Driver offers to drive this couple from JFK into Manhattan, ends up being a scammer and somehow fleecing them for … -
Uber’s new panic button is now live in the US
Dial 911 directly from the Uber app. I guess this is a good idea, but if you have your phone … -
Former Uber engineer sues company for sexual harrassment
Uber's working so hard to fix their image, but this stuff is going to stick with them like an albatross … -
Uber Skyport designs
This is how you'll get in your new Uber Air Taxi soon. Sooo cool. I want this to be real! … -
Uber self-driving car that killed pedestrian "decided" not to stop for her
Great, now we have cars deciding whether pedestrians are expendible or not... https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/7/17327682/uber-self-driving-car-decision-kill-swerve -
At Uber, men hold 82% of tech jobs
But it's improving.... slowly. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-24/at-uber-men-hold-82-of-tech-jobs-as-women-make-meager-gains -
Seattle considering imposing minimum fares on rideshares
Seattle is considering instituting a minimum fare per ride, to ensure drivers are getting compensated fairly. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/seattle-considers-raising-rates-uber-lyft-rides-boost-driver-compensation/ -
New York approves Uber and Lyft surcharges
$2.75 for rideshares $2.50 for taxis $0.75 for pooled services (incl. Uber POOL and the like) https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/02/new-york-surcharge-uber-lyft-manhattan/ -
Is it impolite not to make small talk with your driver?
I never really know. I kind of like to just chill out and surf my phone or something in the …
Wow, what a horrible situation. I doubt they'll charge you though.
I highly doubt you are going to find a ride share driver willing to let someone smoke in their car, let alone an entire service.
Oof that's a haul. I would probably be looking into a bus but maybe u can find a van company that u can charter a van or something?
Curious why you think this estimate is high. Taxi is a lot more expensive that uber in most markets.
You can click the blue checkbox to turn it off.
Yeah I was going to suggest gogograndparent too.
Most important question, did you drive around the rest of the night and make some $$$? 😀
Can you just log into his account on your phone and book it in advance that way?
I'd like to hear all 11 ways please
Is that you donald?
You are not the asshole here. Neither is your mom. You said something you regret, just apologize and move on. Happens to the best of us.
Gotta admit that's pretty clever.
Some people have the weirdest kinks...
Makes sense. So it isn't right to blame it on rideshares. Those people were all getting to the airport somehow before uber came along...
Why is this? Is it because all those people were using public transport before rideshares came around?
😐
Sweet kid. He'll go places.
"can you please slow down?"
Not that hard... You're the customer, you don't need to sugar coat it.
That first video 😂
omg the exercise bike 🤣