Rideshare News
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Uber driver fatally shoots passenger in Denver
Apparently the investigation is still ongoing but it looks like a driver just shot a passenger this morning! The article …
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Uber Lost $1.1 Billion Last Quarter. That's a Big Improvement
Yep, an improvement over the $1.46 billion in loses from the previous quarter! http://fortune.com/2018/02/14/uber-financial-results-2017/?utm_campaign=fortunemagazine&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=soc_socialflow_twitter_FORTUNE
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Today, thousands of Uber drivers are going on strike for better wages and working conditions. [Recode]
Today, thousands of Uber drivers are going on strike for better wages and working conditions. Drivers in at least eight …
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Lyft driver found transporting heroin and under age passengers
Not only is this guy carrying bundles of heroin, he is also transporting minors on lyft. The article also states …
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This seems random. Lyft to open a recording studio for drivers in Atlanta.
Anyone from Atlanta on here? https://www.americaninno.com/atlanta/tech-news/got-musical-talent-lyft-opens-free-recording-studio-for-drivers-in-atlanta/
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Uber Eats announces its plan to conquer the US suburbs [The Verge]
By the end of the year, Uber’s food delivery business aims to cover 70 percent of the US Uber Eats, …
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Lyft Co-Founder Says on That Future Cars Will Be 'Rooms on Wheels'
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/287998
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Airbus On-Demand Helicopters (really, big drones) - Kitty Hawk Flyer
Sooooo want one. Video: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-28/airbus-steps-up-push-for-flying-taxis-on-demand-helicopters
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Lime working to prevent drunk scooter driving.
This industry has no shortage of problems. Then again, if this is the worst of its problems, maybe the business …
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Wow. Uber’s self-driving car unit may be worth $7.25 billion.
https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-self-driving-car-unit-could-be-worth-725-billion-with-softbank-deal-wsj-reports-2019-4Maybe Uber's self driving car unit will finally get the company out of debt.
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This Startup Installs Themed Experiences In Your Uber Ride
Driver's would you do this? "Ivee’s participating drivers can invest in themed decorations and amenities to earn more from a …
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The gig is up: Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago
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The Uber for helicopters is now Uber
This pricing doesn't seem that bad. Getting from Manhattan to JFK can be a nightmare. Helicopter in 8 minutes? Where …
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New Uber Express Pool to be up to 50% cheaper than Uber Pool
https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/21/17020484/uber-express-pool-launch-cities And 75% cheaper than UberX!! The idea is it will match you with pool riders that are within a …
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OBI
This app works in multiple cities, including Billings, and gives you all of the choices, including Lyft vs Uber prices, …
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Uber put Lyft Founder, John Zimmer into a depression.
Lyft co-founder and president John Zimmer tells CNN's Laurie Segall that he found himself in a dark place during certain …
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College student going to abortion clinic left on the roadside by Uber driver.
A 20-year-old college student’s Reddit post about “the worst, most backwards day” of her life is gaining traction online after …
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Woman gives birth in back of taxi. Driver is cool.
Warning: graphic. Can anyone top this???
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OMG! Uber operator in fatal self-driving vehicle crash was likely streaming 'The Voice'
This guy must feel terrible about himself. A women is dead becuase he couldnt focus on his job which literally …
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Uber goes Public - Good article on Uber's history and timeline.
Good article on CNN Business and a brief summary on what Uber is.Uber launched in 2009 with the goal …