Chris Hawes (chawes)

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  How to keep your car safe during COVID

  Check it out, some smart people figured out how to make airflow in your car safest for avoiding getting germs …
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  Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own Rates

  Whoahttps://www.npr.org/2020/01/28/800437791/due-to-new-california-law-uber-allows-some-drivers-to-set-their-own-rates?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR25AV1xVIyT5ykvB3lF6EcC8thYJ4pf4BX2pBKCOZmGCZV8isrR5a_-KOU
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  Uber: The ride-hailing app that says it has ‘zero’ drivers

  Reality distortion field...Uber contract drivers helped bring in more than three-quarters of the company’s revenue in this year’s first …
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  Bird raises new funding at a $2.5 billion valuation, thanks to longer-lasting scooters

  Lot of cash for a company that can't turn a profit......That may have something to do with grim reports …
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  Inside the new Uber: Weak coffee, vanishing perks and fast-deflating morale [Washington Post]

  It's official. Uber has gone from hip startup to boring big company.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/09/30/inside-new-uber-weak-coffee-vanishing-perks-fast-deflating-morale/Sounds like morale is pretty low among …
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  Inside Uber’s plan to take over city life with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

  https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/26/20885185/uber-ceo-dara-khosrowshahi-interview-exclusiveIt’s an ambitious play to become the de facto transportation and delivery service in every major city. But the …
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  New York City’s first self-driving shuttle service is now open for business

  https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20755163/new-york-city-self-driving-shuttle-serviceMuch like other autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle services that have cropped up in recent years across the country, it …
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  Woman gives birth in back of taxi. Driver is cool.

  Warning: graphic. Can anyone top this??? 
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  The Uber for helicopters is now Uber

  This pricing doesn't seem that bad. Getting from Manhattan to JFK can be a nightmare. Helicopter in 8 minutes? Where …
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  As was predicted, Uber’s IPO means you’ll be paying higher fares for your rides

  This article nicely sums up what I think a lot of us were already thinking.As we’ve reported before, Uber's …
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  The future of the gig economy...

  Is this it? LOL
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  Uber rang in its IPO with champagne and mimosas. Then the hangover began.

  You just can't teach an old dog new tricks, can you.SAN FRANCISCO — Uber shut down a party at …
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  Beijing Taxi Trajectories

  Check out this cool visualization of a day of taxi trips in Beijing. Talk about busy huh! Click on the …
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  Four reasons Uber’s IPO stalled on Friday

  So the Uber IPO is a huge dud, surprising exactly no one (especially after Lyft's weak performance since it's IPO). …
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  Uber and Lyft stop hiring new drivers in New York City

  NYC's new regulation around rideshares is officially doing its job now, for better or for worse. Uber and Lyft have …
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  Electric scooters may not be around for long [The Verge]

  The article is light, but watch the video for more detail.The fundamental numbers don’t really add up because scooters …
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  Lyft becomes the first ride-hail company to go public, beating Uber

  Welp, here it is folks.https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246328/lyft-ipo-ride-share-bikes-scooters-uber-public-secI am surprised to see how much Lyft's market share has increased in the …
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  Uber and Lyft reportedly giving some drivers cash bonuses to use towards buying IPO stock

  So, would you buy the IPO, or just pocket the cash? I know what I'd do...The two programs are …
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  Uber Exploring Autonomous Bikes and Scooters [TechCrunch]

  Pretty wild. Scooters that can drive themselves to their charging stations, and redistribute themselves to wherever they are needed. So …
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  Uber Is Headed for a Crash [nymag]

  Interesting read. How long can Uber survive hemorrhaging money?Uber’s investors have been buying your satisfaction in the form of …

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   5 years ago in  Can Uber drivers really manipulate surge pricing as reported in the media?

  Does anyone wonder how much Uber and Lyft monitor each others' surge activity? If Uber is surging 2x, and Lyft is at 1x, there is a huge opportunity for Lyft. They've got more drivers there (otherwise they'd be surging) and could just surge anyways at like 1.5x, undercutting Uber and raking it in.

  It's too bad you can't buy and sell Uber and Lyft rides. Imagine the arbitrage opportunities...

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   5 years ago in  Can Uber drivers really manipulate surge pricing as reported in the media?

  That, and they can just deactivate whatever drivers participate. It wouldn't be hard for them to figure it out. 😀

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   5 years ago in  Some Uber and Lyft drivers say they were misled into petitioning against their own worker rights. [Recode]

  Read what you are signing, people!! Don't just skim it and assume it's in your favor because the dude asking you to sign it seems cool. And if you don't understand it, don't sign it!

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   5 years ago in  Friend needs a ride

  Best bet is a taxi. Uber, Lyft, etc. don't take cash.

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   5 years ago in  Uber subscription for 24.99 a month!

  Here is a little more about it. Not a lot of details though.

  https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/22/uber-tests-monthly-subscription-that-combines-eats-rides-bikes-and-scooters/

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   5 years ago in  Uber subscription for 24.99 a month!

  What are the ride discounts like? Do you know?

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   5 years ago in  The Wall Street says Lyft is a better bet than Uber

  For real. And if wall street is insane, silicon valley is a whole other level of insanity. The money VCs throw at companies which are barely more than ideas is outrageous. And they just keep shoveling money in to companies like Uber and Lyft which are losing money hand over fist.

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   5 years ago in  The Wall Street says Lyft is a better bet than Uber

  Cool, so I'll lose less money with Lyft than with Uber? Good to know.

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   5 years ago in  Fare estimate

  Hi, sorry to hear we were a bit off on our estimate. I will have our team look into the rates we have for Winnipeg to make sure they are correct.

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   5 years ago in  how do i select vehicle type on Lyft APP

  Once you enter your destination address you should be presented with options for Lyft or Lyft XL.

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   5 years ago in  Birmingham Airport to Lord of the Manor Cotswolds

  https://ride.guru/estimate/Birmingham%20Airport%20(BHX),%20Bickenhill%20Ln,%20Birmingham,%20England,%20United%20Kingdom/Lords%20Of%20The%20Manor%20Hotel,%20Cheltenham,%20England%20GL54%202JF,%20United%20Kingdom

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   5 years ago in  Uber scheduling a pickup

  There isn't a great answer to this, unfortunately.

  You're probably ok. But it is not guaranteed. A driver might accept your ride ahead of time, but even then they can still cancel. However as long as you are not in the boonies you are not like likely to have a problem.

  I have never had a problem with scheduled rides, but I know people who have.

  I recommend you leave a little extra time in case you have to make a last minute ride request.

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   5 years ago in  Ride to Fort Kochin

  Yes. The estimates on RideGuru are only estimates, and assume normal traffic. If traffic is bad the fare will increase. You may also be affected by surge pricing depending on how many drivers are available at that time.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Fare

  Hi Nani,

  It is in rupees. All estimates on RideGuru are in the local currency.

  I am not sure why you got a dollar sign. I will have our team look into it. For what it's worth here is what I got for this route just now, in case it helps:

  Happy traveling!

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   5 years ago in  What happened to the Uber Ride Pass in Chicago?

  That's weird. I'm not in chicago so I can't verify, but they say it is available in "select cities", and that they are expanding it to more cities in 2019. So it would be weird if they were shutting cities off from it.

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   5 years ago in  Chicago Uber Event Turns Into a Disaster!

  Hmm guys I'm seeing a pattern.

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   5 years ago in  Uber's Flying Taxi Service coming by 2023 according to Uber.

  Do you have those links? I'm curious to read more about it.

  I'm very skeptical that they will be flying passengers by 2023, no matter what they say. That ain't far off.

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   5 years ago in  What are the requirements to be a Uber driver

  Check out this thread https://ride.guru/lounge/p/what-are-the-driver-requirements-for-uber-whats-involved-in-the-background

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   5 years ago in  Would a Uber X be able to fit 2 riders and luggage?

  2 ppl + luggage will be fine in an Uber X (unless you have a really exceptional amount of luggage). Have fun!

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   5 years ago in  Uber Event created, does that guarantee a driver?

  Prices are per vehicle. So yes, split between 6 for XL.

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Featured Answers by chawes

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   5 years ago in  Charing Lime scooters is a lucrative way to make income while you sleep

  Ok since a few people have wondered about this:

  How much does it cost to charge a scooter? Less than you might think. Just to run some rough numbers:

  The scooter batteries' capacities are reported to be about 8800mAh at 36V. We can convert this to watt hours: 8800 * 36 / 1000 = 316.8Wh

  Electricity costs on average of 12 cents per kilowatt hour (ie. 1000 watt hours) in the US. So, the cost of charging one of these scooters from empty is going to be something like:

  (316.8 / 1000) * 12 = 4 cents

  It's probably a bit more than that since chargers are not 100% efficient. And, the cost of electricity varies between different locations, so take this with a grain of salt. But it's safe to say the electricity cost of charging these things is not something to worry much about.

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