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Uber went public on May 10, 2019. What does that mean? The company is no longer privately held. It is being traded on the stock market, and you can own a piece of the pie if you wish. The company was valued at $76 billion before going public. Some thought the company would go over $100 billion on opening day, but it is currently valued at $82.4 billion, which still makes it one of the top tech IPOs in history. 

Investing can be both simple and complicated. Big numbers do not always mean big payouts or long term success, but …

Lyft, the rideshare company and Uber’s main competitor, was the first tech company of its kind to go public on March 29, 2019 with the apt ticker symbol: LYFT. The company had an ultimately successful IPO, selling over 32.5 million shares at an average of $72 a share. Lyft ended on a high with shares at $78.29 and a market valuation of $22.2 billion. Not too shabby for their first day. The rideshare economy is now worth over a trillion dollars worldwide, making it an important part of the world economy. People can now be a part of this economy …

Looking for a phone number to contact Lyft? A 24/7 hotline does exist for Lyft in cases of accidents, citations, and safety incidents. Lyft specifies these as urgent situations in need of immediate contact. Any other situation does not require placing a call with the hotline. Before calling Lyft, if you are in a dangerous situation or someone’s safety is at risk, call 911 or the local authorities before contacting Lyft. Safety should be the number one priority. If you are in an accident, have a citation, or a safety incident, you need to go to the page “Report …

Uber is creating, conquering, and revolutionizing the rideshare industry. Uber Eats has become a go to for hungry people not wanting or unable to leave wherever they are at. Miami has captivated people’s attentions and taste buds with its exotic and eclectic background. It is no wonder why Uber Eats is such a popular food option in Miami. Pairing up a foodie city with a comprehensive food app is a stroke of genius. 

Uber Eats is based out of San Francisco, like its parent company. Uber launched the new app and platform in August 2014, and it did not take …

Traveling can be for pleasure, for business, or for something somewhere in between. What traveling should not be is overly stressful due to inconvenience or cost. Two of the most notoriously stressful and expensive factors about travel are lodging and transportation. Hotels and taxis are great, but they are also the more expensive option. In today’s sharing economy, travelers have more options, and by utilizing platforms such as Airbnb and Uber travelers may find that they not only save money but they are also able to reduce travel related anxiety.

Airbnb has created a huge new lodging industry around the …