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Chris Hawes (chawes)
Ride Guru from Boston, MA
CTO of RideGuru, tech expert & enthusiast
756 Rider GuruChris has been involved with the Taxi industry since co-founding TaxiFareFinder.com in 2007, and has been an avid follower of the rideshare industry since its inception. An expert in full-stack web design and development, Chris oversees all the technical aspects of Unleashed's innovative products.
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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 … -
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 -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
Woman gives birth in back of taxi. Driver is cool.
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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 … -
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 … -
The future of the gig economy...
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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 … -
Beijing Taxi Trajectories
Check out this cool visualization of a day of taxi trips in Beijing. Talk about busy huh! Click on the … -
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). … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 …
Featured Answers by chawes
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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.
Definitely not offensive IMO. Go for it. And let us know how it works for you!
Call the hospital and ask if they have any ride options. Often there are non-emergency medical transportation options that the hospital can set up which are covered by insurance or medicare/medicaid. Good luck.
Call the hospital. Ask if they have any ride options. Often there are Non Emergency Medical Transportation options available that insurance or Medicare/Medicaid will cover for you, and these are usually set up through the hospital.
You can book an Uber online through their website. However, your best bet might be to just order a traditional taxi.
Yes you can. However with uber it's just going to make the ride request for you in time for 4am. You are not reserving a driver.
With Lyft they'll actually let drivers commit to the ride ahead of time. So I'd lean toward doing this with Lyft rather than Uber.
I think an Uber X will do. Depending on how large the box is... If it'll fit in a sedan somewhere you should be good.
Hi, was this for a taxi, or for Uber or Lyft, or something else?
Uber has Uber WAV service in some places for wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Yes, 4 people is the capacity of the vehicle. The price is the same regardless of how many people are actually riding.
Give the driver a good tip and it won't be a problem...
Good question...
On Android there are location faker apps that theoretically will allow you to fake your phone into being wherever you want. I haven't tried them so I can't say whether this will work for sure. I don't know if iOS has similar apps.
All RideGuru quotes are per vehicle, not per person.
You may want to call UCSF and ask if they have any NEMT (Non-emergency medical transportation) options.
A lot of times they do, and it can sometimes be at least partially covered by insurance/medicare/medicaid. In those cases transportation is provided by local providers with good drivers and vehicles.
Yeah. There is a real shortage of drivers right now.
Prices quoted are per vehicle.
I don't really know how the eurotunnel works. But for that trip I might use one of the true book-ahead services such as blacklane or supershuttle to be sure you don't have complications.
Try: https://ride.guru/estimate/Grand%20Forks%20International%20Airport%20(GFK),%202301%20Airport%20Dr,%20Grand%20Forks,%20North%20Dakota%2058203,%20United%20States/Pembina,%20North%20Dakota,%20United%20States#fare-comparison
Try Carmel - https://www.carmellimo.com/index.html?affLink=rideguru
They are a service for booking traditional limo services ahead of time, and they do support DFW.
Actually I kinda like it.
Hi, yes you could book the ride ahead. Then at the appointed time, the Uber app will tell you the driver is on the way and what car to look for.
However you will probably also be fine just opening the app and booking when you're ready to leave the airport, without booking ahead. That way you don't have to worry about getting the timing right. In any reasonably populated area, Ubers around the airport should be plentiful.