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The newest job in the gig-economy might surprise you. A couple weeks ago, we told you about how electric scooter companies are starting to emerge in the ride-sharing world.

Now, people are capitalizing on the opportunities that come with these new industries. There are two new roles emerging in the electric scooter industry: chargers and mechanics.

Cities have not yet figured out how electric scooters will fit into the overall landscape of public transportation, especially considering the scooters are left on the sidewalks of often busy streets.

With these scooter companies starting to operate in more and more cities …

Not surprisingly, many companies make it difficult to unsubscribe from their company emails or delete their application. Uber is no exception. In this article we will walk you through how to delete your Uber app if you have decided that ridesharing is not for you.

How to Delete your Uber App

1. Open the Uber app on your phone. Ensure that you are logged in to your account.

2. Tap on the menu icon at the top left of your screen.

3. Once you have opened the menu tap Settings

4. Next, tap Privacy Settings

5. Finally, tap Delete Your …

There are many ways Uber drivers can “scam” passengers. We know not all drivers are guilty of these, but it is always helpful to be aware of the possibilities and take precautions as a passenger to avoid being caught in a scam.

Starting the Trip without Picking up Passenger

One of the most common scams we have heard of is a driver starting a trip without picking up the passenger. How this works is the driver pretends to pick you up, drives around for a bit (perhaps in the direction of the destination you were trying to reach), and then …

We heard all about dockless bikes that are starting to replace some of the more traditional forms of transportation like the subway and rideshares. The trend does not stop there –  now, electric scooters are being introduced by the same companies that brought us rideshares, carpools, dockless bikes, and soon-to-be flying cars.

These battery-powered scooters are modeled after the scooter you likely had during your childhood, but instead designed for middle-aged people as a way to get to work. The electric scooters are proving to be very popular so far, being introduced in a number of cities and used by …

The latest news is all about Lyft. Lyft recently acquired the largest bikeshare operator in the United States, Motivate. You may know the company CitiBike – Motivate is the parent company of the brand. In addition to CitiBike, Motivate operates Ford, Divvy, Blue Bikes, Capital, BIKETOWN, CoGo, and Nice Ride. Motivate companies made up 80% of all bikesharing trips in 2018.

This partnership is a big deal because it will give Lyft access to many resources that have the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry as we know it.

Dockless bikes are becoming a huge trend in the rideshare industry …