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Should Uber drivers make more money?

This September we completed the largest rider rideshare survey ever compiled and we are sharing our findings with you throughout the fall! Today we want to share how rideshare users view driver's pay and the old "uber vs taxi" debate. Take a look below at the infographic to see our top two takeaways regarding driver's pay and taxis.

Check back weekly for more insight into our top survey takeaways!

According to our recent survey, riders are really connecting with their fellow pool riders. While the numbers are still slightly low for finding love in an Uber, 33% did make a useful connection of some sort and 14% have been offered work! Maybe one day Uber will announce "UberJOB", the Uber service for those looking to network.

Have you found love in a rideshare? Let us know on our forum!

Check back weekly for more insight into our top survey takeaways!

“This is the first step toward delivering on our goal of making car ownership optional" - Lyft

Lyft is making moves! The rideshare company revealed yesterday that they are rolling out their much-anticipated subscription plan nationwide. Over the past year, Lyft has been testing a subscription model in various markets across the US and they are now ready to offer their all-access plan to everyone.

The Offer: 30 rides for a flat $299 a month.

The Slight Catch: Each of the 30 rides is only worth $15 and if you take a longer route that's worth more, you'll pay the …

Welcome TotalRide!

TotalRide is a ridesharing service in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Rides can be hailed through the TotalRide smartphone app, online, or via phone, though there is a $2.75 surcharge for rides booked via phone. TotalRide has both on demand and book ahead ride options as well as three service tiers Ride, Ride Van, and Ride Assist.

Ride

With the Ride rideshare option, driver partners use their own standard sedan level vehicles to provide you with transportation.

Ride Van

With the Ride Van rideshare option, driver partners use their own high occupancy vehicles to provide you with transportation.

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What is the impact of rideshares on our society?

Rideshares are changing lives. And they are changing lives for the better. In a recent study, we polled over 1,000 rideshare users to gain further insight into how our society uses and views on-demand transportation. One main takeaway we found was that riders in general view ridesharing very fondly. In fact, 23% of respondents claim that ridesharing allows them to lead better lives.

When we break this statement down further we find that the top reasons ridesharing is making our society happier is that people feel they are more social …