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Last month Uber announced that they would be rolling out e-mopeds in Paris during the month of November, 2019. Through a partnership with French start-up, Cityscoot, users will be able to book and pay for their e-moped directly through the Uber app.

This will be the first time that Uber is offering e-mopeds on their platform and according to their press release they view this as “another step towards our goal to become a one-stop shop for all transportation needs”. With this new transportation addition in Paris, residents and visitors will have access to more shared mobility options than anywhere …

Do you have a job interview coming up? Are you starting a new job soon? You might qualify for free Lyft rides!

As part of a $50 million annual commitment to improving transportation infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, Lyft announced that it will be providing free rides for people trying to get jobs. This new program will cover rides to and from job training programs, interviews, and rides to and from work during a person's first three weeks of employment.

However, getting your free Lyft ride isn’t as easy as just opening the app and getting a free ride. Instead you …

Wondering if Uber is available in your location? Need to check if Uber is available where you are traveling?

Uber is a global company. It happened quickly, but Uber is providing passengers with drivers all around the world. Unfortunately, Uber is not everywhere. There are some cities, regions, and even countries that do not have Uber operating. Uber also does not have a definitive resource allowing their customers to see if Uber is in their area. If Uber isn’t in your area, it’s impossible to order a ride or become an Uber driver, so it’s important to figure out where …

In the United States, tipping is seen as "mandatory or highly suggested" at restaurants, bars, and within taxis. However, this is not the case with ridesharing. Since Uber and Lyft originally made a strong stance against tipping, many riders still feel they can get away without tipping their driver. While not many riders may tip their drivers, all drivers can agree that tipping is flattering; tipping makes a difference!

We’ve been hearing a lot of buzz from rideshare drivers. They want the ability to thank their riders who tip them because it is an act of kindness and generosity. It …

A new fee has been activated for Uber and Lyft passengers going to the Charleston Airport as of Tuesday, October 1, 2019. A $3.25 fee for rides going to the airport was approved by the Aviation Authority Board.

The Charleston Airport does not have the infrastructure to handle the amount of rideshare traffic they are receiving. With the airport being over capacity, they need a way to pay for changes to the system, which is why the fee is now in place. In 2015, Uber and Lyft were made to charge a pick up fee from the Charleston Airport, but …