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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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  Common reasons Uber drivers give low ratings to passengers? Let's say anything less than a five star rating?

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  Where do I find out my passenger ratings on Lyft?

  How in the world do I find my passenger ratings?  All I want to see is my star rating.  I …
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  9 most ridiculous moments from Uber’s $245 million legal battle with Waymo

  My favorite is Travis Kalanick asking for a "pound of flesh" and claiming later he doesn't remember saying it   http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-waymo-most-ridiculous-moments-laser-is-the-sauce-2018-2

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   6 years ago in  A California Ruling Threatens the Gig Economy [Wired]

  This is way too premature to panic over.  The ruling is specific to that company, and Uber and other food deliveries will make the necessary adjustments to make it done by independent contractors.

  Food delivery or anything deliver is nothing new.  Think Dominos and FedEx.

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   6 years ago in  What is the proper etiquette with tipping an Uber and Lyft driver?

  While that may be true, this is a matter between you and Uber.  I'd be happy to pay a higher rate so you can make a profit in your operation but the business is failing if you are dependent on tips.

  It is not my business or responsibility to fix the problem that exists between the drivers and the employer.  If you aren't getting paiid enough, quit or complain to Uber.  That'll make them fix it.  Don't put this on me and other passengers.

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   6 years ago in  What is the proper etiquette with tipping an Uber and Lyft driver?

  The lack of tipping has been one of the major reasons I liked Uber over Taxis.  I feel like people are trying to ruin it. 

  I would be happy to pay the drivers enough for them to make a living and be happy with their job.  I would prefer that Uber's rates would simply reflect this fair wage they deserve.  That apparently is not the case however, as the drivers complain about their low wages, while Uber counters with a "if we raise rates, ridership will fall...so you will lose money..  

  When I take a ride, I want to relax and not worry about such details.  I do not want to and should not have to be doing math and gauging and judging the level of service.  I take Uber for a ride, and I enjoy the few minutes of solitude.  Why am I stressing over meeting some weird social norms that everyone is trying to fabricate.

  The concept of tipping is an outdated business model that is entrenched in the US culture, especially in the restaurant industry.  I do not appreciate how this is forcefully being pushed onto an emerging new industry.  It's like a conspiracy.  The drivers are tactically bullying the customers and creating this perception that the tip is necessary.  So far, it looks like they are winning.

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   6 years ago in  What is the proper etiquette with tipping an Uber and Lyft driver?

  This heavily depends on UberX vs. UberBlack.  With UberBlacks, people tip less and I don't think ti is expected as much.  Livery services drivers don't work on tips.  

  Also remember Uber used to not accept tipcs, with their slogan, "Your own personal driver." (or whatever)  It's all about the cashless experience.

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   6 years ago in  CNN investigation: 103 Uber drivers accused of sexual assault or abuse

  Out of a million drivers?  Then it's not that bad.

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   6 years ago in  What happens if a passenger cancels an Uber ride in the middle of a trip? (mid-ride, mid-trip)

  I've had one tell me her iPhone battery died.  No, that doesn't cancel the ride, honey.

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   6 years ago in  Dara's answer to low driver's pay. A bunch of runaround if you ask me.

  This is hilarious.  While I respect Dara for taking on this session, there was no winning here.

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   6 years ago in  Why do Uber and Lyft drivers become so angry when riders don't tip?

  You can't blame the passengers for not tippping on those shorter trips.  Due to Uber's booking fee and minimum fare, they paid a very high per mile/minute fee.  

  Uber really should be lowering their booking fees for those shorter rides.  It's killing the drivers and passengers are already paying the premium.

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   6 years ago in  Do Uber drivers ignore your questions for 2 minutes, in order to secure the cancellation fee?

  Has any of your drivers asked where and how fare you are going?  Maybe if you aren't going that far perhaps that's a reason fo him to collect the $5 cancellation fee and just jet.  but if you are going far, he might as well take the larger fare, right.

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   6 years ago in  Can Uber and Lyft take me to more than one place?

  This question kinda freaks me out.  What it's asking and how it's phrased.

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   6 years ago in  Are there four wheel drive cars? I need to take a trip where it is snowing.

  If you are going to Boston or wherever it snows, as long as you request an SUV option, they all should be 4 wheel drive.  You can't even buy 2 wheel version of SUVs in most cases. 

  The same is true whether it's Uber or Lyft.

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   6 years ago in  Police: Woman crashes stolen cab, tries to steal dump truck and a police cruiser in Lowell

  What a woman for making sandwiches while carjacking three vehicles. all specialty vehicles too.

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   6 years ago in  Uber "Driver" was a convicted felon x 2. Four times in prison previously.

  Uber recruiter: "Look.  It's easy.  You just sit there and that's it.  It literally drives itself!"

  And in this dude's defense, sitting there for hours on end must get pretty boring.

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   6 years ago in  Uber to require a 6-hour break for every 12 hours of driving in the U.S.

  I guess..  whatever happened to "be your own boss" "work on your own time" etc. etc. 

  They just became another step to becoming a taxi company.  This is definitely not peer to peer.  It's like being told how often I am allowed to use the internet.

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   6 years ago in  People using Uber instead of 911 and ambulance. Why?

  Once all the cars are autonomous, every robotaxi should have an emergency mode with sirens and all.  How cool would that be?!

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   6 years ago in  Are rideshare companies doing enough to ensure the safety of child riders?

  "Children at risk" always gets good readership.

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   6 years ago in  See Jane Go says Farewell <insert puns here>

  I wonder if this article had anything to do with it:

  https://ride.guru/lounge/p/female-uber-drivers-are-paid-less-than-male-drivers

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   6 years ago in  What do Uber drivers do between rides?

  Fair.  I watch NetFlix.    but no chillin'

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   6 years ago in  What is the proper etiquette with tipping an Uber and Lyft driver?

  The lack of tipping has been one of the major reasons I liked Uber over Taxis.  I feel like people are trying to ruin it. 

  I would be happy to pay the drivers enough for them to make a living and be happy with their job.  I would prefer that Uber's rates would simply reflect this fair wage they deserve.  That apparently is not the case however, as the drivers complain about their low wages, while Uber counters with a "if we raise rates, ridership will fall...so you will lose money..  

  When I take a ride, I want to relax and not worry about such details.  I do not want to and should not have to be doing math and gauging and judging the level of service.  I take Uber for a ride, and I enjoy the few minutes of solitude.  Why am I stressing over meeting some weird social norms that everyone is trying to fabricate.

  The concept of tipping is an outdated business model that is entrenched in the US culture, especially in the restaurant industry.  I do not appreciate how this is forcefully being pushed onto an emerging new industry.  It's like a conspiracy.  The drivers are tactically bullying the customers and creating this perception that the tip is necessary.  So far, it looks like they are winning.

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