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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Comments by chawes

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   5 years ago in  Uber is raising prices, what about drivers?

  Someday they are going to have to stop subsidizing cars. Whether they will pay drivers more is another question.

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   5 years ago in  Car dealers using Uber?

  Yeah this has happened to me too. Dealers probably find it cheaper than loaning cars or whatever.

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   5 years ago in  Are there any recurring charges with Uber?

  No.

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   5 years ago in  A must watch video of hundreds of riders taking over downtown Los Angeles on scooters, time to exterminate these pests

  What is going on in that video? A takeover? What is the point? I don't get it. I must be getting old.

  I can't understand how these things are in any way safe. They're a danger on the roads, a danger on the sidewalks, a danger to pedestrians, a danger to their riders. We don't have them where I live thankfully. They do look fun to ride and convenient and all, but I like my brain and would like to keep it intact. I think I'll stay away.

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   5 years ago in  Getting from the Buffalo airport to Niagara Falls, ON

  Honestly not sure what the best option is. Getting two ubers sounds like a hassle but if you are up for an adventure maybe it's worth it. If it were me I'd probably just pay the premium for a taxi service.

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   5 years ago in  Here are the new Lyft rate cards in Vegas and Phoenix, unconscionable

  Brutal.

  How long until Uber follows suit with a similar scheme?

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   5 years ago in  My Interview on CPR (Cincinnati Public Radio) regarding UBER & Lyft

  FYI interview starts @ 34 mins in clip posted

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   5 years ago in  Does Uber have CLOWNS working for them? Apparently Uber had a $200,000.00 expense for yes, BALLOONS!

  If I was an investor I would not be happy about that.

  But I'm smarter than that.

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   5 years ago in  I feel honored, Lyft communications directors response to me is below!

  Big time! 😎

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   5 years ago in  AUGUST 2019 Uber App Glitch affecting earnings, trips, cash out possibly in all cities.

  Yikes. At least it sounds like Uber is aware of the problem. I wonder how widespread it is.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver Maintains Max Chill With A Possessed Girl In His Backseat

  I've seen some drunk people in my time but that is something else.

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   5 years ago in  Uber and Lyft suggest the days of cheap rides could be over [Wired]

  Yeah but which one will crack first....

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver Helps Woman Escape The Clutches Of A Creepy Nice Guy

  Good thing she got a male driver!

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   5 years ago in  Lyft shares soar 11% on record Q2 revenue, raised guidance!

  Yeah good point. Nuts.

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   5 years ago in  Lyft shares soar 11% on record Q2 revenue, raised guidance!

  Crazy. More than half a billion lost in a quarter and their stock surges.

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   5 years ago in  Extra or single passengers

  The charge is per vehicle, not per passenger.

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   5 years ago in  Uber pays off Politicians in Tallahassee. Who else are they paying off?

  Corruption gon' corrupt...

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   5 years ago in  Uber stock plunges 12% on $5.24 billion quarterly loss

  Yep. 4.96B right? It just amazes me that a company can lose that much cash in a quarter.

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   5 years ago in  Uber stock plunges 12% on $5.24 billion quarterly loss

  Amazing. Even worse than predicted.

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   5 years ago in  New York City’s first self-driving shuttle service is now open for business

  I think these things have two problems.

  1. Trust. I don't see this as the big problem. Trust will increase over time. I have no doubt that these things can be made safe.

  2. Annoyance. This is the bigger problem. In avoiding accidents, these things are going to have to drive super conservatively. This is good for safety but terrible for functionality. I for one would not like to sit in a car with no driver, stuck at a crosswalk for 15 minutes because the thing is too scared to make a move lest it hit someone. And there is no human driver I can bug about it.

  Driving around metro Boston where I live, getting from A to B always requires some somewhat aggressive moves. Nosing into a lane to make a right turn, squeezing out in between traffic to make a left. These are moves that, if you think about it, really require humanity. Thousands of tiny micro decisions. You have to be able to put yourselves into the shoes of the other driver -- is this guy going to let me in? Hmm, beat up old corrolla, eyes forward, he's got nothing to lose, I'll wait for the next opening. Brand new Subaru forrester, seems to be slowing down a tad, I'm going for it.

  Driving is much more complex than I think we give ourselves credit for. Computers are going to struggle with this for a long time. Maybe forever. 

  On a private road like the Brooklyn Navy Yard where the entire route is controlled, I am sure it'll be ok. But I don't think it really means much for the future of AVs on public roads.

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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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